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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