Avalanche vs. Oilers: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Colorado Avalanche (49-25-7) have -218 moneyline odds to win when they host a game against the Edmonton Oilers (49-26-6), who have +180 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.

You can watch ESPN to see the match unfold as the Oilers attempt to take down the Avalanche.

Avalanche vs. Oilers Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Favorite: Avalanche (-218)
  • Underdog: Oilers (+180)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Avalanche and Oilers Betting Trends

  • Colorado’s 81 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals 48 times.
  • Edmonton’s games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 38 of 81 times.
  • These two teams score 7.3 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this game’s total.
  • Combined, these teams allow six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game’s total.
  • The Avalanche have been favored on the moneyline 66 times this season, and have gone 44-22 in those games.
  • The Oilers have won three of the seven games they have played while the underdog this season.

Avalanche Stats & Insights

  • The Avalanche offense’s 297 total goals (3.7 per game) are ranked second in the NHL this year.
  • The Avalanche are ranked 16th in NHL action in goals against this season, having given up 251 total goals (3.1 per game).
  • The team’s goal differential is eighth-best in the league at +46.
  • The Avalanche shoot 11.1% as a team, ranked seventh-best in the league.
  • The Avalanche have shut out opponents four times. As a team, they are averaging 17.6 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 games, the Avalanche are 3-5-2 to earn 55.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 3.0 goals-per-game average (30 total) over that time.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Avalanche have allowed 38 goals (3.8 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Oilers Stats & Insights

  • The Oilers have scored the fourth-most goals (291 goals, 3.6 per game) in the league.
  • The Oilers have allowed 2.8 goals per game, 231 total, the ninth-fewest among NHL teams.
  • Their fourth-best goal differential is +60.
  • The 10.6% shooting percentage the Oilers have compiled ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Oilers have shut out their opponent four times this season. As a team, they are averaging 21.1 hits and 13.4 blocked shots per game.
  • In the last 10 contests, the Oilers have gone 5-3-2 (65.0% of possible points).
  • They have put up 37 goals over that span.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Oilers have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Avalanche Key Players to Watch

  • Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s top contributors with 138 points. He has 51 goals and 87 assists this season.
  • Mikko Rantanen is another leading option for Colorado with 103 points (1.3 per game), scoring 41 goals and adding 62 assists.
  • Alexandar Georgiev (38-18-5) has a goals against average of 3.0 on the season, and 1589 saves. His .897 save percentage ranks 47th in the league.

Avalanche Player Props

  • Nathan MacKinnon Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Nathan MacKinnon Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Mikko Rantanen Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
  • Mikko Rantanen Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Cale Makar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • Cale Makar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)

Oilers Key Players to Watch

  • Connor McDavid is a top offensive contributor for his club with 132 points (1.6 per game). He has recorded 32 goals and 100 assists in 76 games (playing 20:02 per game).
  • Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl has racked up 106 total points (1.3 per game), with 41 goals and 65 assists.
  • Stuart Skinner has a record of 36-15-5 in 58 games this season, conceding 143 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1399 saves and a .907 save percentage, 27th in the league.

Oilers Player Props

  • Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)

Avalanche vs. Oilers Injuries

  • Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (Out For Season), Samuel Girard: Head (Questionable), Pavel Francouz: Groin (Out For Season), Logan O’Connor: Hip (Out For Season)
  • Oilers: Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Avalanche vs. Oilers Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Oilers (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Avalanche 4 – Oilers 3

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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