Edmonton Oilers @ Colorado Avalanche - January 16, 2025

Alright, hockey fans! Buckle up because tonight’s matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena is about to be a nail-biter. As a die-hard supporter of my team, I can’t help but feel the electric atmosphere leading up to this showdown. It’s a clash of titans and let me tell you, my heart’s already racing!

Let’s break it down! The Oilers come in with a solid record of 27-13-3 and are riding high after their last game where they triumphed 5-3 against the Wild. That game saw our boys hit the OVER with ease, putting them on a hot streak with 7 wins in their last 8 games. With an offense that averages just over 3 goals per game (3.3 to be exact) and more shots on goal than any other team (32), they are definitely in form. Plus, when these guys hit the road, they’ve got an impressive record of 4-1 in their last five away games—I’m feeling good about our chances.

Now let’s look at Colorado. They’ve got talent too, with a decent average of around 3.3 goals per game as well, but they’ve been struggling lately with just 2 wins in their last seven games against the spread (ATS). Even though they managed to snag a win against the Rangers last time out, they’ve only seen that UNDER bet pay off recently, making it evident that defensive play has been key for them as they’ve allowed fewer scoring opportunities.

But here’s where I put on my Oilers-colored glasses: Edmonton boasts a superior save percentage at 89.7%, which gives us confidence going into this battle—especially considering Colorado’s recent struggles on offense with an underwhelming power play success rate (just above 21%). When your penalty kill is less than stellar like Colorado’s at roughly 79%, you know that could spell trouble when facing an Oilers squad that’s looking to capitalize.

Defensively speaking, while both teams have some holes in their penalty kill stats (Edmonton sits at about 75% efficiency), I still think Edmonton will rise to the occasion tonight—and if there’s one thing we know about them this season, it’s that once they get ahead early, they don’t usually look back.

In terms of prediction? Well folks, I’m calling it now: **Edmonton takes this victory**! They’ll not only cover the moneyline but also give those OVER bettors something to cheer about as we expect plenty of action and fireworks tonight. It’s hard not to be biased here since I’ve got my lucky jersey on and am rallying behind every chant and cheer from my living room!

So gear up; it’s going to be an intense battle on ice! Let’s hope our boys bring home another W against those Avs tonight! Go Oilers!