Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

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The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers are set to play at Rogers Place. This NHL regular season game is on Monday, April 13, 2026. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+ at 9:30 PM.

The Avalanche have a strong record of 52-17-11 this season. They lead the Western Central Division under head coach Jared Bednar. On the other side, the Oilers have a 40-30-10 record. They are second in the Western Pacific Division, coached by Kris Knoblauch.

Avalanche vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -115, Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -103

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have shown strong performances recently. They won three of their last five games. Notable victories include wins over the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues, both with a 3-1 score.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 126 points this season. Martin Necas has also been a key player, contributing 99 points. Their offense ranks first in goals, assists, and shots on goal this season.

In net, Scott Wedgewood has been reliable for the Avalanche. He has secured 29 wins in 43 games. The team has allowed the fewest goals in the league, showing their defensive strength.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed set of results in their recent games. They lost a close game against the Los Angeles Kings, with a score of 1-0. Prior to that, they secured a solid win over the San Jose Sharks, finishing 5-2.

Connor McDavid has been a key player for the Oilers, with impressive stats. In their game against the Sharks, he scored three goals and had two assists. His performance is crucial for the team’s success in upcoming games.

Tristan Jarry has been the main goaltender for the Oilers. He played well against the Sharks, stopping all four shots he faced. However, he faced challenges in other games, conceding multiple goals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Edmonton Oilers with a moneyline of -115. The Avalanche lead in goals and assists this season, which suggests strong offensive play. The projected score is Colorado 4, Edmonton 3. Based on these stats, picking the Avalanche to win straight up seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -114 and the under at -108. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with the Avalanche and Oilers ranking high in goals and shots on goal. The projected total score is 7, making the over a sensible choice for this game.