The Colorado Avalanche (42-20-5) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (40-21-3) on Saturday, March 16th. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Avalanche vs Oilers

The Colorado Avalanche Are Coming Off A Win

Colorado comes into this game with a 42-20-5 record, which has them in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. On the road, the Avalanche have gone 16-14-5 this season and have won two straight games away from home. Over their last ten games, Colorado has gone 7-3, and they have won their last five games overall.

As the underdog, the Avalanche have gone 4-6-0 this season and have won four straight games when they have been favored. In games against other Western Conference teams, Colorado has gone 28-12 this season. Over their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 3-0.

On the road, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 13-22, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far this year, Colorado has gone 33-34 against the puck line, and they have 31 wins by multiple goals.

Colorado’s average scoring margin on the road this year is -.2 goals per game, and they have gone 3-2 against the puck line in their last five road games. In their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 2-1 against the puck line.

The Avalanche most recently took on the Canucks and secured a win with a score of 4-3. In the opening period, the Avalanche couldn’t find the net on offense, but they rebounded with one time in the second period and two goals in the third. Out of Colorado’s four goals, two were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 34 shots on goal and had six giveaways.

Entering the game as the underdog, Colorado came away with a victory against the puck line. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals, with a combined total of 7 goals.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Oilers have been the favorite in 55 of their 64 games. They have gone 21-8-2 in those games and have won four straight at home.

Over their last ten games, Edmonton has gone 7-3 and they come into today’s game with a record of 40-21-3. In the Western Conference, the Oilers are in 5th place and are 2nd in the Pacific Division.

At home this season, the Oilers have gone 17-14 against the puck line, and they have a puck line record of 31-33 overall. So far, Edmonton has 28 wins by multiple goals, and they have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.

Against the puck line, the Oilers have gone 4-6 in their last ten games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 27-28. Overall, Edmonton has gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games, and they have a puck line win streak of two games.

In their last game, the Oilers were the hosts against the Capitals, and they came away with a 7-2 win. The Oilers’ offense scored in each period against the Capitals. Edmonton’s three power-play goals contributed to their total of 7 goals. Their offensive performance came with 37 shots on goal and seven giveaways.

Coming into the game favored by -1.5, Edmonton also managed to pick up a victory against the puck line. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals, with a combined total of 9 goals.

Colorado Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. Colorado’s offense comes into the game ranked 1st in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the NHL.

This season, the over/under record for the Avalanche’s is 38-27-2. Over the course of the season, they have had 38 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6.5. On average, their games are averaging 6.8 goals per game.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Oilers are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 6th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 26-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-7 record.

The Oilers’ over/under record this season is 27-34-3. For the season, they have had 34 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging 6.4 goals per game.

Colorado Team Defense

The Avalanche defense is currently 19th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against Colorado. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 13th with 4 shutouts.

Edmonton Team Defense

Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 31st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Avalanche vs Oilers Trends

• The Avalanche are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
• Edmonton has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
• Colorado has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 puck line in their last three games.

Avalanche vs Oilers Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Oilers to secure a victory over the Avalanche at home. With the moneyline currently set at -130, I’m locking in my bet on the Oilers straight-up.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Avalanche to cover. Even if the Oilers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Avalanche should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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