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Oilers vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/16/2025]
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.
The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers will lock horns in the NHL at Ball Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 9:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Edmonton-Colorado game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Avalanche with a win probability of 51% and the Oilers with 49%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Avalanche predictions page.
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Oilers vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Avalanche and Oilers at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Oilers vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Oilers vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Oilers and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 51% chance of defeating the Oilers.
According to our model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Oilers vs. Avalanche Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Oilers | Avalanche |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | +1.5 (-230) | -1.5 (+200) |
Moneyline | +100 | -115 |
Total | o6.5 (-108) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Oilers vs. Avalanche Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Oilers vs. Avalanche matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Oilers vs. Avalanche Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give Rantanen a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 44.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Leon Draisaitl | 9.5% |
Connor McDavid | 7.4% |
Zach Hyman | 6.5% |
Colorado Avalanche
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Mikko Rantanen | 9.7% |
Nathan MacKinnon | 8.2% |
Artturi Lehkonen | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Leon Draisaitl | 45.5% |
Connor McDavid | 38.9% |
Zach Hyman | 35.9% |
Colorado Avalanche
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Mikko Rantanen | 44.4% |
Nathan MacKinnon | 40.5% |
Artturi Lehkonen | 32.5% |
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Oilers on Thursday.
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