In this article we will formulate an Avalanche vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 10th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 43-10-9 this season after they defeated the Wild in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Colorado erased a 2-1 deficit with about seven minutes left in the third period and they were able to get the win in a shootout. The Avalanche out shot Minnesota by a total of 36-34, won 44.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from MacKinnon and Roy, while Wedgewood stopped 32 out of 34 shots, which was a .941 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Stars by a score of 5-4 and the Ducks by a score of 5-1. The Avalanche have won five games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 95 points. Colorado has scored 3.79 goals per game and they have allowed 2.42 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 83.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 43 goals and 61 assists, while Martin Necas has added 28 goals and 48 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 18-6-1 with a 2.35 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 31-25-8 this year after they defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 26-19, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Frederic, Kapanen, and Podkolzin, while Ingram stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 6-3, but did beat the Senators by a score of 5-4 before that. The Oilers have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Edmonton has scored 3.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 32.8% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 35 goals and 73 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 34 goals and 58 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who is 9-6-1 with a 2.78 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 12 Tuesday home games.
- The Oilers have lost eight of their last nine road games following a road win.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have won the second period in 10 of their last 11 home games after coming off a shootout.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five home games following a win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Oilers and Avalanche.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last 12 games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Avalanche’s last 10 home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 13 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Oilers and Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last five night games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances in night games.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for Goals (43) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored a goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Points (108) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.79).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.42).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (32.76%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
Avalanche vs Oilers Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they continue to lead the Central division by a good margin. The Avalanche are 23-4-4 at home this year, while the Oilers are 15-14-4 on the road. Edmonton has won three of their last five games and they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five, but defense is still an issue. We should see plenty of scoring in this one, but Colorado’s defense and goaltending should be the difference. Take the Avs -1.5 here.