Oilers vs. Avalanche Game 2 Prediction - Jun 2, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the 2022 NHL Western Conference Final at Ball Arena on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

The winner of the NHL Western Conference Final will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Oilers and Avalanche is at Colorado's Ball Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Oilers vs. Avalanche, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Oilers vs. Avalanche?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Oilers-Avalanche NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 59% chance of beating the Oilers in Game 2 of the 2022 Western Conference Final.

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Oilers vs. Avalanche Game 2 Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+140), Oilers +1.5 (-150)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -169, Oilers +150
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+114/-140)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Oilers, with +140 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -150.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -169. That means you can risk $169 to win $100, for a total payout of $269, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 7.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +114, as well as the best odds for the Under at -140.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Oilers (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7.5-goal Over/Under is a 58% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 @ -150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Oilers @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Total: Under 7.5 @ -140 via FanDuel Sportsbook (58% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Oilers moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Oilers vs. Avalanche Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Edmonton vs. Colorado, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

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

Oilers vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Avalanche? The latest data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Avalanche.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 43.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Evander Kane: 6.8% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 6.7% probability
• Connor McDavid: 6.5% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.3% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.9% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.3% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 6.6% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 5.9% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.7% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Evander Kane: 38.5% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 35.1% probability
• Connor McDavid: 33.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 29.4% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 24.7% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 43.2% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 34.5% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 34.1% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 33.4% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 23.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Game 2 of the Oilers vs. Avalanche series on Jun 2, 2022.

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Oilers vs. Avalanche 2022 Game 2 Info

Thursday's Game 2 between the Avalanche and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Thursday June 2, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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