Colorado vs Edmonton: Who Will Win Tonight? (April 5th)
Heat Check: With just 6 games left, the Avalanche (48-22-6) are surging towards the playoffs, sitting 3rd in the West. Their road trip has been productive (7-3 in last 10), but puck line success remains elusive (37-39).
Oilers on Fire: Edmonton boasts a near-unbeatable home record (25-8-3) and has won 4 straight at Rogers Place. They hold 2nd place in the Pacific Division, but recent form is mixed (5-5 in last 10). Their puck line record is inconsistent (34-40).
Betting Breakdown: This is a clash of styles. The Avalanche are a well-rounded team finding road success, while the Oilers are a force at home. Consider puck line struggles for both teams and the high-scoring nature of their games (both average over 6 goals per game). Stay with us for more news about the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Game Information
| Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers |
| Location of the Game: Rogers Place, Edmonton |
| Date and Time: Friday, April 5th 9:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Avalanche vs Oilers Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Avalanche | 48-22-6-102pts | 3 | 7 | Puck Line COL +1.5 |
ML EDM -127 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
| Oilers | 45-24-5-95pts | 4 | ||||
- AI Picks: Edmonton Oilers 4 – Colorado Avalanche 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Avalanche +1.5 | ML Oilers -127 | OVER 6.5
Colorado Avalanche Game Analysis
The Avalanche enter this matchup boasting the league’s best offense, averaging a whopping 3.7 goals per game. They also rank 2nd in shots on goal per game, further showcasing their offensive firepower. Their power play unit is equally impressive, sitting at 2nd in the NHL for power play goals according to the NHL team stats.
However, the Avalanche’s defense is a bit of a concern, currently ranked 16th in goals allowed. Opponents manage an average of 29.5 shots per game against them, and they’ve only recorded 4 shutouts (16th in the league).
Injuries: Keep an eye on the Avalanche’s injury report, with key players like Gabriel Landeskog and Pavel Francouz out for this game as per NHL injuries
Edmonton Oilers Game Analysis
The Oilers boast a potent offense, averaging 3.5 goals per game (5th in NHL). They also rank 5th in shots on goal per game, showcasing their ability to generate scoring chances. Their power play unit is impressive, sitting at 5th in the league for power play goals.
However, the Oilers’ defense is a major weakness, currently ranked 30th in goals allowed. Opponents average a concerning 28.2 shots per game against them, and they’ve only recorded 3 shutouts (24th in NHL).
Good News for Oilers Fans: Edmonton comes into this game with a clean bill of health, reporting no injuries.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head
The last ten Avalanche vs Oilers matchups have gone in favor of the Avalanche, putting together a record of 8-2. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Avalanche and Oilers, taking the Avalanche against the puck line has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Oilers and Avalanche, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 6 goals per contest.
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