Avalanche vs. Oilers Prediction & Picks - Nov. 8

The Colorado Avalanche (8-1-5) take on the Edmonton Oilers (6-5-4) at Rogers Place on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche knocked off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in their last outing, while the Oilers are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Oilers have gone 4-3-3 while scoring 33 total goals (11 power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 45.8%). They have allowed 32 goals.

Avalanche vs. Oilers Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Avalanche 4, Oilers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-127)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Oilers (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche are -5-5 in overtime contests on their way to an 8-1-5 overall record.
  • In the six games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-3 record (good for seven points).
  • Colorado has scored two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
  • The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in 11 games (7-0-4, 18 points).
  • In the five games when Colorado has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 3-0-2 record (eight points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Colorado is 6-1-3 (15 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers (6-5-4 overall) have posted a record of 2-4-6 in contests that have needed OT this season.
  • Edmonton has earned eight points (3-2-2) in its seven games decided by one goal.
  • Edmonton has two points (1-4-0) in five games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Oilers have earned 14 points in their 10 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal in six games and picked up three points with a record of 0-3-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Edmonton is 5-4-3 (13 points).
  • The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Oilers finished 1-1-1 in those contests (three points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Oilers AVG Oilers Rank
5th 3.57 Goals Scored 3.07 17th
3rd 2.5 Goals Allowed 3.07 15th
1st 34.1 Shots 28.9 11th
5th 25.2 Shots Allowed 24.8 3rd
23rd 16.98% Power Play % 35% 1st
2nd 90.48% Penalty Kill % 78.38% 16th

Avalanche vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel

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