Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Preview
Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Oilers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Avalanche. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Colorado Avalanche odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Avalanche and Oilers have played each other, Colorado has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- Through their last three road games, Colorado has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last five home games, Edmonton has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Edmonton has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- As the betting favorite, the Avalanche have an puck line mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Colorado posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
At 48-22-6, the Avalanche come into tonight’s game with 102 points, ranking them 3rd in the Western Conference standings. In their last ten games, Colorado has gone 7-3 and are currently on a two-game winning streak as the underdog.
When playing on the road this season, the Avalanche have gone 19-15-5. As the underdog, Colorado has gone 5-6-0 this season and is currently on a two-game winning streak in that role. In the Central Division, the Avalanche are in 2nd place with a record of 15-8.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. Colorado’s offense is currently ranked 2nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 57 games this season. His current record stands at 37-15, and his save percentage is 0.96%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 25-8-3, and they have won four straight games at home. Against Western Conference opponents, Edmonton has gone 26-16, and they are 41-18-5 this season when favored. Overall, the Oilers are 45-24-5, and they are in 5th place in the Western Conference.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games. Against other teams in the Pacific Division, Edmonton has gone 15-7, and they have gone 41-18-5 when favored this season. At home, the Oilers have gone 25-8-3, and they have won four straight games at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 5th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 5th in the league. The Edmonton offense is ranked 5th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 52 games in this season. His current record is 33-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.929%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Avalanche winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips
- We like the Avalanche on the moneyline (+104)
- The Avalanche are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Valeri Nichushkin – Lower Body – Questionable
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
- Logan O’Connor – Lower Body – Out
