The Colorado Avalanche (49-25-7), third in the NHL Central Division standings, hoping to ride some momentum into the NHL playoffs. They play their final game of the season on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers (49-26-6), second in the Pacific Division. Colorado is 3-5-2 in its last 10 NHL games and have been outscored 11-3 in their last two against Vegas and Winnipeg. Edmonton is 5-3-2 in its last 10 and coming off a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday.
Oilers vs Avalanche Picks
- Pick 1: Avalanche -140
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (+110)
Stuart Skinner (2.57 GAA, .907 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers betting trends and Alexander Georgiev (3.02 GAA, .897 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for Colorado. Let’s take a look at the Oilers vs Avalanche odds.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Odds
Edmonton is a +120 moneyline underdog with NHL odds of +1.5 (-200) for the puck line. The Avalanche have -140 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+165) puck line odds. The total for the Oilers vs Avalanche odds is 6.5.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Information
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche
Location of the game: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
Date & Time: Thursday, April 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+ and SN1 (Canada)
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
Oilers Seeking Second Straight Win over Colorado
Although many of the matchups are set for the playoffs, the Oilers, among the NHL picks today to win the Stanley Cup, will have to wait until the conclusion of the Oilers vs Avalanche odds to find out if they’re playing the Los Angeles Kings or Vegas Golden Knights. The game against Colorado technically doesn’t mean anything, but the Oilers would prefer to head into the playoffs following a win, especially after losing 5-2 in Arizona last night.
The Oilers are 2-3 in their last five NHL scores against the Avalanche and 21-7-2 on the road this season. They’re T3rd in NHL stats for goals (3.59), first in shots (33.8), 10th in goals allowed (2.85), and fourth in shots allowed (28.1). Connor McDavid, one of the leading NHL picks for the Hart Trophy, is the Oilers’ leading scorer with 132 points.
Darnell Nurse, Evander Kane, and Cody Ceci are on the NHL injury report for the Oilers.
Avalanche Struggling Heading into Playoffs
Colorado has been one of the best NHL teams, but Colorado Avalanche sportsbook picks haven’t been good as of late. The team is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games, including an embarrassing 7-0 loss at home to the Winnipeg Jets, who they’ll play in the first round of the playoffs. They’re 30-9-1 on home ice this season.
The Avalanche are first in goals (3.67) and fourth in shots (33.1), but defense and goaltending has been an issue. They allow an average of 3.1 goals, ranking 17th in the league, and face an average of 29.9 shots, placing them 16th in the NHL. They’ve allowed at least four goals in seven of their last eight games. MacKinnon leads the Avalanche in scoring with 138 points (51 goals, 87 assists) and Mikko Rantanen is second with 103 points (41 goals, 62 assists).
Logan O’Connor, Samuel Girard, and Pavel Francouz are on the NHL injury report.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks
This is a meaningless game for both teams, but the Avalanche need some positive momentum heading into the playoffs and are one of the best teams in the league on home ice. The over 6.5 total is another good option for the Oilers vs Avalanche odds as it has hit in six consecutive Avalanche games and each of the last two Oilers games.
- Pick 1: Avalanche -140
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (+110)
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