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Avalanche vs. Oilers prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [11/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Place on Saturday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Avalanche vs. Oilers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Avs vs. Oilers prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Oilers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Avalanche a 52% chance of beating the Oilers.
According to our model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Oilers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+195) | +1.5 (-220) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
| Total | o6.5 (-106) | u6.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Oilers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Oilers +1.5 | -220 |
| Moneyline | Oilers | +105 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -108 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Oilers player props
Who will score a goal in Avalanche vs. Oilers?
According to our model, Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Oilers.
Our projections give Draisaitl a 46.0% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Place, while the star is a 9.8% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | 33.6% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 32.6% |
| Martin Necas | 30.9% |
| Cale Makar | 27.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 26.4% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 46.0% |
| Connor McDavid | 36.1% |
| Jack Roslovic | 25.8% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 24.6% |
| Andrew Mangiapane | 24.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 6.4% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 6.2% |
| Martin Necas | 5.7% |
| Cale Makar | 5.1% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 4.7% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 9.8% |
| Connor McDavid | 6.8% |
| Andrew Mangiapane | 4.4% |
| Jack Roslovic | 4.3% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 4.0% |
Avs vs. Oilers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Oilers and Avalanche at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Place
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Oilers on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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