Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche 4/11/2023 Analysis, Tips and Picks
In upcoming NHL action, the Edmonton Oilers are set to take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 9:30 PM ET. With a formidable offense that has been averaging 3.98 goals per game and scoring 32 goals in their last seven games, the Oilers are having an impressive season. The team’s dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been dominant on the ice, tallying 115 goals and 160 assists between them. But it’s not just the star players that have been contributing to the team’s success. Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard have also been chipping in, with a combined 18 goals and 63 assists from the point, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, and Evander Kane have put up a combined 88 goals and 125 assists to bolster the offense.
However, the Oilers’ defense has not been performing up to par, allowing an average of 3.16 goals per game. While Darnell Nurse and Brett Kulak have been solid with a combined defensive point share of 7.4, the rest of the team has struggled to prevent opponents from finding open opportunities on goal. In goal, Stuart Skinner has been a bright spot for the Oilers, boasting a.912 save percentage, a 2.80 goals-against average on 1478 shots, and 11.7 goals saved above average.
- The Edmonton Oilers are 0-6 SU in their last 6 matches with the Avalanche.
- Edmonton is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
- The Oilers are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road against Colorado.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche 4/11/2023 Analysis, Tips and Picks
The Avalanche are regaining their championship form with a sizzling offense, averaging 3.35 goals per game with 24 scores in their last five matches. Their top two lines, featuring Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, and J.T. Compher has tallied 110 goals and 151 assists, but the team’s overall offense is thriving. Cale Makar and Devon Toews combined for 23 goals and 90 assists, boosting the team’s attack alongside Valeri Nichushkin, Evan Rodrigues, and Alex Newhook, who have scored a collective 46 goals and 66 assists.
Defensively, the Avalanche have also improved, allowing just 2.73 goals per game and only 14 goals in their past five games. The blue line corps, including Erik Johnson, Samuel Girard, and Bowen Byram, have compiled a total of 7.2 defensive point shares, while Makar and Toews have added 11.3 defensive point shares and 213 blocked shots. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been remarkable, registering a.918 save percentage, a 2.54 goals-against average, and 25.7 goals saved above average on 1823 shots faced.
- The Colorado Avalanche is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home against Edmonton.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche. The NHL pick for this game is the Colorado Avalanche. The upcoming clash between the league’s top two teams promises to be a thrilling contest. The Avalanche, despite the Oilers’ seven-game winning run, are determined to assert their dominance on home ice. With a forward group led by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, who excel at generating scoring opportunities through swift passing, and a blue-line anchored by Cale Makar, who contributes with shots on goal, the Avalanche, who average 3.35 goals per game, are poised to add to their impressive goal-scoring record. The Avalanche are expected to emerge victorious, and the predicted scoreline is 7-2.
NHL Starting Time: 9:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena, CO
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
TV: ESPN
NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers -123
NHL Totals: 6.5
