Edmonton pays a visit to Colorado on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Avalanche snipers in hockey action at Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Colorado Avalanche as 170 moneyline underdogs in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
A 4.3-1 result in favor of the Oilers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
20-49-3 Colorado battles the Oilers, currently with a 39-25-9 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 29-32-11 for the Avalanche and 28-40-5 for the Oilers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Colorado Avalanche at No. 30 and the Edmonton Oilers at No. 7 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 1.94 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 12.74% while the Oilers defense kills off 80.1% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Edmonton was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Ducks. They lost as -116 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
The Avalanche were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got St. Louis at -172 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
- Colorado is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton home to Colorado, Saturday, March 25th
