Fans betting on NHL look for value at Rexall Place on Saturday as the host Edmonton Oilers battle the Colorado Avalanche in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Edmonton Oilers as -106 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
A 3.2-2.4 result in favor of the Avalanche is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Edmonton Oilers sport a record of 22-31-6 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Avalanche sit at 30-26-4 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 32-24-3 for the Oilers and 27-30-3 for the Avalanche. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Colorado injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 23-ranked Edmonton Oilers and the No. 28-rated Colorado Avalanche in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Edmonton's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.51 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 22 at 2.77 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 19.14% while the Avalanche defense kills off 78.8% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Edmonton was a 5-2 loser at home against the Wild. Bettors on Minnesota at +106 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
- Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
- Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games
- Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Vancouver, Sunday, February 21st
Edmonton home to Ottawa, Tuesday, February 23rd
