Avalanche vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds - Jan 7, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM ET as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.

Dimers' top betting picks for Avalanche vs. Oilers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Oilers?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Avalanche-Oilers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 53% chance of defeating the Avalanche.

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Avalanche vs. Oilers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+205), Avalanche +1.5 (-225)
• Moneyline: Oilers -115, Avalanche +110
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Avalanche, with +205 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Avalanche (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -225.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Avalanche +1.5 @ -225 via BetMGM (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ +110 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via Caesars Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Avalanche moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Avalanche vs. Oilers Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Avalanche-Oilers matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Oilers? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Oilers.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives McDavid a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 43.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 8.1% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 7.7% probability
• Cale Makar: 5.1% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.0% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 4.5% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 9.7% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 9.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.7% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.0% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 41.0% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 38.6% probability
• Cale Makar: 28.6% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 26.8% probability
• J.T. Compher: 24.9% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 45.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 43.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 31.7% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 27.2% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 20.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Avalanche vs. Oilers on Saturday January 7, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Oilers 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Oilers and Avalanche at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Saturday January 7, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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