Oilers vs Avalanche Picks and Prediction – 1/17/2025

The Edmonton Oilers will be visiting Ball Arena on Thursday, where they will take on the Colorado Avalanche. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Oilers currently sit second in the Pacific, coming into this game with a 27-13-3 record. Edmonton has picked up wins in consecutive games, most recently earning a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Stuart Skinner will be Edmonton’s starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 2.68 goals against average to go along with a 17-9-3 record. Leon Draisaitl leads the entire NHL with 31 goals and sits second with 64 points.

The Colorado Avalanche come into this game with a 27-17-1 record which places them fourth in the Central. The Avalanche have won seven of their last ten games, most recently earning a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. Mackenzie Blackwood will be Colorado’s starting goaltender on Thursday, he’s posted a 2.32 goals against average to go along with a 15-14-4 record. Nathan McKinnon is leading the NHL with 70 points through just 45 games, while Mikko Rantanen has recorded 61 points of his own.

The Oilers are searching for their third straight win on Thursday, while Mackenzie Blackwood and the Avalanche look to keep their momentum going. Expect Blackwood to shut the door on the Oilers, leading the Avalanche to the win on home ice. Final score prediction, Colorado wins 3-2.