Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche 1/16/25 – On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche will clash in what promises to be an exciting NHL game. The action is set for 9:30 PM ET at Ball Arena, where a heated bout between two teams is on the cards. The Oilers now stand at 27-13-3 and will be hoping to extend their winning streak while the Avalanche, currently sitting at 27-17-1, will be wondering how they can use the home advantage to improve on their current position.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche 1/16/25 Game Info
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET
Where: Ball Arena
TV: ESPN
Stream: NHL.TV
Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche 1/16/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | +1.5 (-240) | Over 5.5 (-135) | -127 |  |
| Avalanche | -1.5 (+195) | Under 5.5 (+115) | +102 | |
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The odds suggest a closely fought match between the two teams. Despite Edmonton being nominated as a slight favorite in the moneyline, the puckline is conservative indicating competitive expectations of the game. The total is set at 5.5, and the odds suggest a slight overlean, pointing to the likelihood of a moderately high total in the overall scope of the game.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner vs. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev
This season, Stuart Skinner of the Oilers has shown great character, achieving a save percentage of 0.902 in 29 games. Considering the offensive onslaughts he is likely to endure, it is necessary to note the Oilers’ match-up against the Nathan MacKinnon leader Avalanche. In this case, Skinner has to prove that he can stand up to pressure Well, considering the fact that the Oilers, in this case, will be looking as much to stamp their authority away from home.
Meanwhile, it is an entirely different picture at the opposite end where Alexander Georgiev of the Avalanche has a save percentage of 0.874 in 18 games – a rather high number which indicates some cracks. In order to counter the Oilers’ shot masters such as Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, who can dominate the game completely, Georgiev must replicate his good performance and learn to deal with high-pressure situations.
Oilers’ Offensive Firepower: A Closer Look
Oilers have been in a splendid performance with a series of wins against Los Angeles 1-0 and Chicago 4-3 displaying their capacity to reclaim. Under the twin leadership of Draisaitl and McDavid, Edmonton’s attack has been splendid. This time, it was Draisaitl who was the most dangerous ensuring that the Oilers offense stays a deadly weapon without an off switch, ending with a shooting percentage of 22.8% in 43 games played.
Avalanche’s Resilience and Tactical Play
In contrast, Colorado has also displayed great fighting skills through their tactics, beating the Rangers 3-2 and losing to Winnipeg 0-3. Their leaders MacKinnon and Rantanen prove that the team is not only talented but knows how to strategize and implement the plan during tense moments. The reason for their success will be the passing of MacKinnon and the throwing techniques of Rantanen, for the game testimony they will have to take advantage of the gaps in Edmonton’s defense system.
Trends
Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
Edmonton are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Edmonton are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games against Colorado.
Edmonton are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado.
Edmonton are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games.
Colorado are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games against Edmonton.
Colorado are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Prediction
Upon conducting a statistical analysis as well as reviewing the form of both teams in the recent games, it can be concluded that the game will be close as both teams exhibit substantial strength. Considering the fact that the Oilers outperformed the Avalanche during head-to-head matchups previously along with being stronger on road games and Western teams, the latter may only play as a close contender to the Oilers.
In regard to the Oilers Mmoneyline, this would be a safer bet for those who closely follow this team and enjoy close games. McDavid and Dreisaitl could make tremendous player prop bets considering their scoring abilities. Given the recent changes in both team strategies so that they can score lower, the under on the total does seem appealing.
Score Prediction: Oilers 3, Avalanche 2.
