Edmonton Oilers (34-16-4) vs Colorado Avalanche (31-22-2)
Game Info: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -166 / Colorado Avalanche +140 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 7th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche did play a game against Calgary late on Thursday night, which is not reflected in this article. The Avalanche are 31-22-2 this year after they lost to Vancouver by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Colorado allowed one goal in the second and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 31-25, won 53.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado was led by MacKinnon, who had five shots on goal, while Blackwood stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Avalanche defeated the Flyers by a score of 2-0 and the Blues by a score of 5-0. Colorado has won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 64 points. Colorado has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 20 goals, 60 assists, and 218 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 19 goals, 39 assists, and 161 shots on goal. Scott Wedgewood is 5-3-0 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. The Avs will meet the Predators, Blues, Devils, Wild, and Penguins after this game.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 34-16-4 this season after they defeated Chicago in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed two late goals, before winning in overtime. The Oilers outshot Chicago by a total of 38-32, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Arvidsson, Draisaitl, Hyman, and Skinner, while Pickard stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated the Blues by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3 before that. Edmonton has won five of their last seven games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 72 points. Edmonton has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 2.70 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 75.4% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 38 goals, 43 assists, and 184 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 22 goals, 49 assists, and 150 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 20-12-4 with a 2.68 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Avalanche
- The Oilers have won each of their last 10 night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the Avalanche’s last four games.
- The Avalanche have lost the second period in four of their last five games at Rogers Place when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Avalanche’s last seven games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Oilers’ last 12 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last six games as home favorites.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 18 games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 12 of his last 13 appearances against Central Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Valeri Nichushkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Avalanche as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after snapping a two-game losing streak in their last game and they will be at home for this contest. The Oilers are 18-9-2 at home this year, while the Avalanche are 15-12-0 on the road, prior to Thursday night’s game. Colorado hasn’t played their best over the last month and they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last eight games. The Oilers have lost their last two home games, but I like them to get back in the win column, especially with Colorado on a back-to-back.