Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 1/16/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 16th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 28-13-3 this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 2-0 in the first period, but they scored five of the last six goals in the game for the win. The Oilers outshot Minnesota by a total of 36-34, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid (2), Nugent-Hopkins, and Podkolzin, while Pickard stopped 31 out of 34 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Oilers defeated the Kings by a score of 1-0 and the Blackhawks by a score of 4-3. Edmonton has won seven of their last eight games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 59 points. Edmonton has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also averaging 24.3% on the power play and 77.1% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 31 goals, 33 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 17 goals, 42 assists, and 124 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 17-9-3 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year. 

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 27-17-1 this season after they defeated the Rangers in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Colorado trailed 2-1 in the third, but they were able to tie the game late in regulation and get the win in overtime. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 29-26, won 37% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Kelly, Lehkonen, and Toews, while Blackwood stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Avalanche lost to the Jets by a score of 3-0 but did beat the Wild by a score of 6-1 before that. Colorado has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 55 points. Colorado has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 15 goals, 55 assists, and 170 shots on goal, while Mikko Rantanen has added 25 goals, 36 assists, and 127 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 9-2-1 with a 1.68 goals against average and a .938 save percentage for the Avs this season. 

Why the Oilers will beat the Avalanche

• The Avalanche have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at Ball Arena following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in three of the Avalanche’s last four games at Ball Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Avalanche’s last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Avalanche’s last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last eight home games.
• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last seven games at Ball Arena.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
• The Colorado Avalanche rank T2nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.42).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.26).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.30%).

Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak, but they are on a back-to-back and will be on the road here. The Oilers are 13-6-2 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 13-8-1 at home. Colorado has been very inconsistent over the last two weeks and they have scored two regulation goals or fewer in three of their last four games. Edmonton is on a back-to-back, but they will have their starting goalie and they are playing at a very high level right now. Take the Oilers to get the win here.