Avalanche vs. Oilers NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Nov. 8

The Colorado Avalanche (8-1-5) visit the Edmonton Oilers (6-5-4) on Saturday, Nov. 8, with the Avalanche coming off a win in their last game and the Oilers a loss. Avalanche (-125) at Oilers (+105) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Colorado earned a 3-2 home victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in its last game on Nov. 4. Victor Olofsson's two points (two goals) led the Avalanche.

Edmonton was on the road for its most recent game on Nov. 4, and fell to the Dallas Stars 4-3, losing a shootout 2-1. The Oilers got two points each out of Connor McDavid (one goal and one assist) and Jack Roslovic (two assists).

Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Saturday's matchup.

Avalanche vs. Oilers Predictions & Pick

For the upcoming game between the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, based on data from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Avalanche 3 - Oilers 1
• Pick OU: Under 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 4.05 goals)
  

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Avalanche vs. Oilers Moneylines

Snag a peek below at the most recent moneylines for the Avalanche-Oilers game.

• Favorite: Avalanche (-125)
• Underdog: Oilers (+105)

Avalanche Betting Insights

• The Avalanche have been victorious in eight of their 13 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.5%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter, Colorado has compiled a 6-5 record (winning 54.5% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Avalanche's implied win probability is 55.6%.
• In five of 14 matches this season, Colorado and its opponent have combined to finish above 6.5 goals.

Oilers Betting Insights

• The Oilers lost the only game they played as the underdog this season.
• Edmonton has played as an underdog of +105 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The implied probability of a win by the Oilers, based on the moneyline, is 48.8%.
• Edmonton has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in seven of 15 games this season.

Avalanche Key Stats

• Colorado's 50 total goals (3.6 per game) make it the eighth-highest scoring team in the league.
• The Avalanche have allowed 35 total goals (2.5 per game), ranking second in league action for the fewest goals against.
• Its goal differential (+15) tops the league.
• The nine power-play goals the Avalanche have recorded this season (to rank 15th in the NHL) have come on 53 power-play chances.
• Colorado ranks 23rd in the league with a 16.98% power-play conversion rate.
• Colorado has the league's second-best penalty-kill percentage (90.48%).
• Colorado wins 50.7% of its faceoffs (14th in NHL).
• The Avalanche make 10.5% of their shots (20th in the league).

Oilers Key Stats

• Edmonton's 46 goals on the season (3.1 per game) rank 14th in the league.
• The Oilers' total of 46 goals given up (3.1 per game) is 20th in the NHL.
• it has the 15th-ranked goal differential in the league at 0.
• With 14 power-play goals (on 40 chances), the Oilers are third-best in the NHL.
• Edmonton's power-play percentage (35%) is tops in the league.
• The Oilers have one shorthanded goal (12th in NHL).
• The 78.38% penalty-kill percentage of Edmonton is 16th in the league.
• Edmonton is eighth in faceoff win rate in the NHL (52.5%).
• The Oilers' 10.6% shooting percentage is 18th in the league.