Avalanche vs Oilers Odds, Picks, and Predictions for Friday (April 22)
- The Edmonton Oilers host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, April 22nd
- The Avalanche are listed as small road favorites in the Friday NHL odds
- Read below for Oilers vs Avalanche odds, picks and prediction
Two of the heavyweights in the NHL’s Western Conference are set to square off. The Edmonton Oilers host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, April 22nd. Puck drop is 9pm ET at Rogers Place.
The Avalanche are listed as small road favorites in the Friday NHL odds. The total is set at 6.5 with oddsmakers projecting a high-scoring thriller.
Let’s take a look at the Avalanche vs Oilers odds and find the NHL best bet.
Avalanche vs Oilers Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Apr. 22 | Colorado Avalanche | -1.5 (+200) | O 6.5 (-115) | -115 |
| 9pm | Edmonton Oilers | +1.5 (-250) | U 6.5 (-107) | -105 |
Odds as of Apr. 21st at Barstool Sportsbook.
Colorado online sports betting markets lists the Avs on the puck line at +200 odds, while the Oilers are -250 to keep the game within two goals. Colorado’s -115 moneyline price gives them 51% implied probability to win.
The Avs have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and are +350 favorites in the Stanley Cup odds. The Oilers are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth and are +2500 to capture Lord Stanley.
Avs Favored in Friday NHL Odds
The Avalanche are slightly favored to defeat the Oilers in the Friday NHL odds. Colorado sits atop the Western Conference standings with a stellar 55-16-6 record. Jared Bednar’s club has lost two consecutive games, however, including a 3-2 loss to Seattle on Wednesday.
Colorado hasn’t lost three consecutive games since the start of the season, which makes oddsmakers confident they’ll rebound vs Edmonton. The Avs have won four of their past five road games and are 24-11-3 away from home overall.
“We weren’t working hard enough, we weren’t ready to play at the start of the game…
Even after we got more competitive and got me desire, we didn’t handle it well.”#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/9it02AylTg
— x – Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 21, 2022
Colorado is a true powerhouse, but they are far from healthy entering Friday’s big showdown with Edmonton. Captain Gabriel Landeskog is out with a knee injury, while sniper Mikko Rantanen is questionable with an illness. Defenseman Devon Toews (undisclosed) is also out until May.
Two players that will be healthy for the Avs on Friday are Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon. Makar is the favorite in the Norris odds with 26 goals, while MacKinnon is red-hot with five goals in his past five games. Both players are a huge reason the Avs have the NHL’s third-highest scoring offense.
Colorado’s projected starting goalie Friday is Darcy Kuemper, who is 36-10-3 with a .924 save percentage and 2.43 GAA. The Avs gave Kuemper the night off in Seattle on Wednesday, so the workhorse goalie should be well-rested for Friday’s big game.
Do Oilers Offer Home Underdog Value?
The red-hot Oilers are listed as intriguing home underdogs against the Avalanche on Friday. The Oilers’ -105 moneyline price gives them 49% implied probability to win. Edmonton has won three consecutive games and are 9-2 in their past 11 contests.
The Oilers sit 10 points back of the Avalanche in the standings and are battling for home-ice advantage in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs. Jay Woodcroft’s club has been an excellent on home ice thus season, posting a 25-12-1 record at Rogers Place.
7-0-0 WITH OUR BOY BEN IN THE BUILDING. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/ObCGxw7B39
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 21, 2022
The Oilers’ betting value primarily revolves around their dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid leads the entire NHL in scoring with 113 points, while Drasiatil is fourth in league scoring with 106 points. Edmonton has the seventh-highest scoring offense in the NHL.
Defense is the primary reason for the Oilers’ underdog price Friday. Edmonton is allowing 3.07 goals per game, which is 19th in the NHL. Goaltending has improved for the Oilers, however, as projected starter Mike Smith has allowed two or fewer goals in six straight starts.
Avalanche vs Oilers Pick & Prediction
The Oilers have been rolling, but they’ll face a true test against the top team in the Western Conference. The Avs did win the first two meetings this season, but they were both one-goal games. Edmonton will benefit from Colorado’s key injuries this time around.
Avalanche vs Oilers Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2022 | EDM 1 – COL 2 SO | COL | EDM | Under |
| 03/21/2022 | COL 3 – EDM 2 OT | COL | EDM | Under |
| 11/27/2019 | COL 4 – EDM 1 | COL | COL | Under |
| 11/14/2019 | EDM 6 –COL 2 | EDM | EDM | Over |
| 04/02/2019 | COL 6 – EDM 2 | COL | COL | Over |
Colorado is in a classic bounce-back spot Friday, but it’s tough to bet against the Oilers at home. Edmonton has only lost once at Rogers Place this past month and outshot the Avs 50-34 in that one defeat on April 9th.
Here are some betting trends to keep in mind for Avalanche vs Oilers:
- Oilers are 9-2 in their last 11 overall
- Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
- Avalanche are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
The Avs are the better team overall, but the Oilers are healthier and have more momentum. Look for McDavid and Draisaitl to power Edmonton to a close win over a banged-up Avs squad.
Pick: Oilers ML (-105)
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
