Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game preview, predictions and odds | November 8, 2025

Connor McDavid and the Oilers are taking on Western Conference rivals Colorado Avalanche for the first of three scheduled meetings this season. Edmonton are yet to lose in regulation on home ice at Rogers Place. Puck drop is set for 10 pm E.T., broadcast with the game broadcasts on Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada.

Oilers vs. Avalanche head-to-head and key stats:

• Edmonton are 5-5-0 vs. Colorado in the last 10 regular season games
• Edmonton have a 4-0-2 record on home ice this season
• Colorado's Scott Wedgewood leads NHL goaltenders in number of wins, 8
• Nathan MacKinnon and Leon Draisaitl are tied 3rd overall for no. of goals, 10
• Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar are tied 2nd overall for plus/minus of +11

Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche Preview:

Edmonton have lost three of their last five games, pushing them fourth place in the Pacific division with a 6-5-4 record. Avalanche have lost two of their last five games, but both losses came in overtime. They are currently first in the Central division with a 8-1-5 record.

“It's a great challenge for us. They're obviously a team that's playing really well. It’s something that's got our attention, and we're excited to go,” said Connor McDavid about upcoming game vs. Avalanche.

Edmonton are still missing Zach Hyman, who is yet to play a game this season. C Mattias Janmark has also not played a game this season, but may make his debut on Saturday vs. the Avalanche.

Forward Logon O' Connor is expected to make his season debut on Saturday. D Samuel Girard is not travelling with the team for the two-game road trip, and C Gavin Brindley is day-to-day.

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Oilers vs. Avalanche Odds and Prediction:

Edmonton are underdogs to win moneyline with -105, whereas Boston Bruins are the favorites with a -114. The puck line is set +1.5 for Oilers, they have to win outright, or lose by just one goal to cover the spread. Avalanche have to win by two goals to cover a -1.5 spread. The over/under on total number of goals is set to 6.5.

Prediction: Oilers 2, Avalanche 3

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips

• Over/under: Take the under on 6.5 goals (-124)
• Moneyline: Take Avalanche to win (-114)
• Spread: Take Oilers to cover the +1.5 spread (-260)
• Take Martin Necas to have 4+ Shots on Goal (+300)
• Take Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to score at any time in 3rd period (+750)