Oilers vs. Avalanche betting odds and trends

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Oilers vs. Avalanche betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Edmonton Oilers are predicted by sportsbooks to top the Colorado Avalanche when they play on Friday at 9:00 PM ET, with the Oilers at -136 on the moneyline, and the visiting Avalanche at +115.

Here is our betting primer for this tilt, and discover all of our expert NHL picks, too!

Moneyline

Oilers to win vs Avalanche -136

Bet $20, Payout $34.71

Oilers vs. Avalanche Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Friday, April 5, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+ and ALT
  • Location: Edmonton, Alberta
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Favorite: Oilers (-136)
  • Underdog: Avalanche (+115)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Oilers vs. Avalanche Quick Facts

  • Edmonton’s games this season have gone over 6.5 goals 35 of 74 times.
  • Colorado has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 43 of 76 games this season.
  • These two clubs combine to average 7.3 goals per game, 0.8 more than the over/under set for this match.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.7 above the 5.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

Oilers vs. Avalanche Season Stat Insights

  • The Oilers offense’s 262 total goals (3.5 per game) are ranked fifth in the league this year.
  • The Oilers have allowed the eighth-fewest goals in league action this season, 213 (2.9 per game).
  • The team has the league’s sixth-best goal differential at +49 this season.
  • The Avalanche have scored an NHL-leading 283 goals (3.7 per game).
  • The Avalanche have given up 3.0 goals per game, 225 total, which ranks 13th among NHL teams.
  • Their +58 goal differential is second-best in the league.

Oilers vs. Avalanche Moneyline Insights

  • Edmonton has won 42 of its 66 games as a favorite this season.
  • In 56 games with lower than -136 moneyline odds this season, the Oilers have won 36.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Edmonton has a 57.6% chance of winning this contest.
  • In 11 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Colorado has secured the upset five times.
  • Colorado’s moneyline odds have been +115 or longer two times this season, and it lost both.
  • Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Avalanche have a 46.5% chance to win.

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Oilers vs. Avalanche Leaders

Oilers Leaders

  • One of Edmonton’s top offensive options this season is Connor McDavid, who has put up 126 points in 72 games.
  • Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton’s important contributors currently with 99 total points (39 goals and 60 assists) to his name.
  • On 202 shots (for 16 goals) and 60 assists, Evan Bouchard has created 76 points this season.
  • In 54 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (33-14-5) has given up 136 goals.

Avalanche Leaders

  • Nathan MacKinnon’s 48 goals and 82 assists in 76 games for Colorado add up to 130 total points on the season.
  • Mikko Rantanen has helped lead the offense for Colorado this season with 40 goals and 61 assists.
  • Cale Makar is a top contributor on offense for Colorado with 19 goals and 63 assists.
  • Alexandar Georgiev is 37-15-4 on the season, allowing 161 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 1461 saves with a .901 save percentage (41st in the league).

All Media on this page by Associated Press.