Rogers Place is the site for an intriguing matchup as the Colorado Avalanche visit Edmonton to face the Oilers. This Western Conference matchup will get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 14, and it’ll be televised live on Sportsnet West.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers Odds
This matchup’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by bookmakers yet.
The Oilers are 12-8 straight up (SU) and have netted 4.8 units for moneyline bettors this season. That win percentage, the best in the Pacific Division so far this season, is a surprising turnaround from how the team performed during last year’s regular season (35-47). 11 of its 20 games have gone under the total, while nine have gone over and none have pushed. The team is 6-3 SU at home this season.
Edmonton has connected on 28.1 percent of its power play chances this season, a mark that’s good enough for fourth-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked fourth overall, and it’s successfully killed off 86.4 percent of all penalties.
As a team, Edmonton has been penalized 3.6 times per game overall this season, and 2.8 per game over its last five at home. The team has had to defend opposition power plays for 8.5 minutes per game over its last 10 matchups, in total.
Averaging 25.7 saves per game with a .913 save percentage, Mike Smith (5-6-1) has been the most dependable goalkeeper for the Oilers this season. If they decide to give him the night off, however, head coach Dave Tippett may roll with Mikko Koskinen (7-3-3 record, .928 save percentage, 2.16 goals against average).
The Oilers will continue to look for offensive production from Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Draisaitl (36 points) has produced 15 goals and 21 assists and has recorded multiple points 10 times this year. McDavid has 11 goals and 20 assists to his credit and has recorded a point in 14 contests.
Colorado has netted 4.2 units for moneyline bettors this season and is currently 11-7 straight up (SU). Through 18 regular season matches, nine of its games have gone over the total, while seven have gone under the total and just two have pushed. As the road team, Colorado is 5-4 SU so far.
Colorado has converted on 20.3 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 18th overall and it’s successfully defended 80.0 percent of all penalties.
Colorado’s players have been whistled for penalties 4.2 times per game this season, 4.0 per game over their past five contests total, and 4.6 per game over their last five games as the visiting team. The team’s had to defend opponent power plays 10.2 minutes per game over their last five road outings.
Philipp Grubauer (2.80 goals against average and .915 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Colorado. Grubauer is averaging 30.5 saves per game and has six wins, five losses, and two OT losses to his credit.
Nathan MacKinnon (11 goals, 15 assists) will lead the attack for the visiting Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Predictions
Free NHL Tip: SU Winner – Avalanche, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- For both of these clubs, the over has hit in three of their past five outings.
- After averaging the ninth-most shots in the league last season (32.7 per game), Colorado’s attempted 32.8 shots per game overall this season, and 34.0 in its last 10 outings.
- Colorado skaters created 21.9 hits per game last season, while the Oilers accounted for 26.7 hits per matchup.
