Edmonton vs Colorado: prediction for the NHL game
The Oilers square off against the Avalanche in the National Hockey League on Saturday evening. Our experts made predictions for this game, which you can find below.

Command Analysis

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton are 5th in the West and have a solid chance of making it to the playoffs. The team is in excellent form and celebrated success in the last six games. In the previous two outings, the Oilers beat San Jose (2:1 OT) and Los Angeles (3:2).
With all the players back in the ranks, Edmonton can deliver their best performance. On average, the Oilers score four goals per home game. Connor McDavid has chalked up 108 points this season and is the top scorer in the NHL.

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado top the Western Conference table. The Avalanche are on a five-game winning streak and average over four goals per game - they are the highest-scoring team in the league.
Even without Nazem Kadri and Gabriel Landeskog, the Avalanche demonstrate amazing performance. In the last two away games, Jared Bednar's men beat Pittsburgh (6:4) and prevailed over Winnipeg (5:4 OT).
Trends
СтавкаEdmonton IT over 2.5 goals
In 4 games out of 5, Edmonton scored more than 2 goals.

Ставка1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In 3 of the last 5 games of Edmonton, more than one goal was scored in the first period.

Tip and bets
Colorado have a more tight schedule than Edmonton - they have just played a game against Winnipeg, while the Oilers had some time to rest before the upcoming match. Moreover, the Avalanche's two key players are out injured. We believe that the hosts have a good chance to snatch a win in this fixture.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Edmonton
The Avalanche conceded four goals in each of the last two outings, and the Oilers can take advantage of their visitors' defensive setbacks. Edmonton build their game through attack and average four goals per game.
Second wager - Edmonton IT over 2.5 goals