Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction NHL Picks 11/30/24

In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 30th, at the Ball Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Oilers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton vs Colorado

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Oilers and Avalanche.

Oilers Coming off Overtime Win

The Oilers faced off against Utah on Friday and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. The Oilers scored three goals in the second period and another in overtime to pick up the win. The Oilers had four different goal-scorers to get the job done. Calvin Pickard was in goal and he saved 28 of the 31 shots that he faced. The Oilers overall this season is averaging 2.96 goals while their defense is giving up 3.13 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. Leon Draisaitl has scored 17 goals and added 15 assists so far this season. 

Why the Oilers Will Beat the Avalanche

• The Oilers have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
• The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the Avalanche’s last 16 games at Ball Arena.
• The Avalanche have lost the first period in four of their last five games at Ball Arena.

Avalanche Defense Let Them Down

The Avalanche faced off against the Dallas Stars on Friday and they didn’t get the job done. The offense scored three goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Mikko Rantanen had a strong game scoring one goal and adding one assist. Alexander Georgiev was in goal and he saved 19 of the 23 shots that he faced. The Avalanche on the season is averaging 3.29 goals while their defense is giving up 3.71 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. The Avs will take on the Sabres after this one.

Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction

This total is too low. The Oilers offense finally has some confidence right now and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Avalanche gave up five goals against the Stars on Friday and it’s not going to get any better here. The Avalanche are going to also run up the score here, and that will be the difference here. Back the over to cash here with ease. This is a strong play.