Oilers vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - May 31, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers lock horns in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL at Ball Arena on Tuesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the NHL's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Oilers and Avalanche, made the 2022 NHL Playoffs, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins moving on to the next round.

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

Who will win Oilers vs. Avalanche?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Oilers-Avalanche NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 60% chance of winning against the Oilers.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Oilers vs. Avalanche

Oilers vs. Avalanche Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+125), Oilers +1.5 (-145)
• Moneyline: Avalanche -185, Oilers +170
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+115/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Oilers, with +125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -185. That means you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at +170, where you can put down $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with 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 Over/Under total of 7 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Oilers @ +170 via PointsBet (2.6% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ -120 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

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

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Oilers moneyline is the best option due to the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Oilers vs. Avalanche Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest 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 Tuesday's Oilers-Avalanche matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Oilers vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

Featured 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 discover the best prop picks for Tuesday'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 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 41.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 7.7% probability
• Evander Kane: 7.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 6.5% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.6% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.7% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.4% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 6.1% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 6.1% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.5% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Evander Kane: 38.2% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 37.9% probability
• Connor McDavid: 34.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 29.0% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 24.3% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 41.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 34.0% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 32.8% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 32.6% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 24.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Oilers vs. Avalanche on Tuesday May 31, 2022.

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Oilers vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Avalanche and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Tuesday May 31, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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