The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche are two of the most skilled teams with the NHL betting odds. Colorado and Edmonton are on a potential collision course for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Two years ago, they met in the Western Conference Final. Subsequently, Colorado swept the Oilers en route to a Stanley Cup championship. Since winning the championship, Colorado lost goaltender Darcy Kuemper and has failed to fill the void. But Colorado is the best offensive team in the NHL and that helps cover for its weakness between the pipes. Colorado hosts Edmonton on ESPN on Thursday.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, April 18, 2024, 9:30 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Ball Arena, Denver, CO. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oilers | +1½ -170 | 6½ -120 | +150 |  |
| Avalanche | -1½ +150 | 6½ EV | -170 | |
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Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers are 48-25-6 straight up and 33-42-4 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Also, Edmonton is 5th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton is nine points behind the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Edmonton has covered three out of their last seven games. In comparison, the Oilers have exceeded the total in one of its previous seven matchups. Edmonton has NHL rankings of 4th for goals scored and 3rd for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 9th for goals against and 15th for penalty killing.
First among Edmonton scorers is C Connor McDavid with 31 goals, 99 assists, 130 points, and a +34. Also, C Leon Draisaitl has 41 goals, 63 assists, 104 points, and a +26. C Zach Hyman adds 53 goals, 22 assists, 75 points, and a +35. First goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .907 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average. His record is 35-15-5 with two shutouts.
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The Colorado Avalanche are 49-25-6 straight up and 45-31-4 over/under the NHL lines total. Also, Colorado is 4th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Colorado is seven points behind the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Colorado has covered three out of their last nine games. While the Stars have gone under the total in one of their previous six matchups. Colorado has NHL rankings of 1st for goals scored and 5th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Avalanche have NHL rankings of 16th for goals against and 12th for penalty killing.
First among Colorado scorers is C Nathan MacKinnon with 51 goals, 86 assists, 137 points, and a +35. Also, RW Mikko Rantanen has 40 goals, 62 assists, 102 points, and a +17. First goaltender Alexander Georgiev has a .897 save percentage and 3.00 goals-against average. His record is 38-18-4 with two shutouts.
Oilers at Avalanche SBG Free Picks
To summarize, Colorado got the cash in ten of its last 13 games with Edmonton. Five of the last eight games between the Avalanche and Oilers went under the total. Specifically at Colorado, the Avalanche paid in six of their last seven games against the Oilers. Four of the last six meetings between the Oilers and Avalanche at Colorado went under the total. As mentioned earlier, Colorado dominates this series. The Avalanche will get a rare home discount because of Edmonton’s ability.
Oilers at Avalanche SBG Best Bet: Colorado Avalanche.