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USA TODAY Sports’ Larry Berger sat down with the legendary Wayne Gretzky to discuss whether or not he played in the greatest era of hockey of all time.
USA TODAY Sports’ Larry Berger sat down with the legendary Wayne Gretzky to discuss whether or not he played in the greatest era of hockey of all time.
Previewing Sunday’s Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips
The Edmonton Oilers (16-9-3) visit the Vancouver Canucks (13-10-4) at Rogers Arena Sunday at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oilers-Canucks odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup. The two teams played Saturday in Edmonton with the Canucks prevailing 5-2.
Mikko Koskinen vs. Thatcher Demko
Koskinen has a 9-2-2 record for Edmonton with a 2.56 goals against average and .920 save percentage. Koskinen has bounced back from an uneven debut season. He stopped 46 of 50 shots in a 4-3 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night and Mike Smith started Saturday night.
Demko has a 5-4-1 record. He has a 2.92 goals against average and .907 save percentage on the season. The Vancouver goalie followed up a very good performance in Philadelphia with a less than desirable one in Pittsburgh. He allowed seven goals on 39 shots in the loss.
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Canucks 4, Oilers 3
We’re backing the CANUCKS (-121). They’re on the “home” end of the home-and-home here after surprising the Oilers Saturday, winning 5-2 behind Tanner Pearson’s four-point effort (two goals, two assists). Edmonton did not have an answer to the Pearson line. Oilers C Connor McDavid recorded his two points (goal and an assist), but the rest of the team was contained.
A $10 bet with Vancouver results in an $8.26 profit with an outright win for the Canucks.
The Canucks (-1.5, +190) against the spread compared to the Oilers (+1.5, -233) is too tough to call when familiarity breeds contempt. Playing the back end the night after usually results in one-goal games more often (also Vancouver has a 5-2-3 record with close games). AVOID.
The OVER 5.5 (-154) is worth a small play. Saturday’s game hit the Over on a higher number at 6.5. Sunday presents a more conservative projection, but less of a potential profit. It may be a worthwhile trade-off as a goal drop makes a big difference. Plus, these are two teams that can light the lamp around three goals a night (3.1 and 3.3, respectively).
Placing a $10 bet here will profit $6.49 if there are six or more goals.
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Previewing Wednesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.
The Edmonton Oilers (16-7-3) head into the Rockies to face the Colorado Avalanche (13-8-2) at Pepsi Center Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oilers-Avalanche odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Mike Smith vs. Philipp Grubauer
Smith has started 14 games and has posted a 7-6-1 record with a 2.66 goals against average and .911 save percentage. Smith rebounded with a win over the Vegas Golden Knights his last time out by stopping 25 of 27 shots.
Grubauer has started 14 games for Colorado. He has a .910 SV% and 2.99 GAA. He has a 7-5-2 record but has struggled recently — saving just 39 of 46 shots faced in his previous two starts.
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Avalanche 4, Oilers 3
The AVALANCHE (-133) are not playing well currently but are at home against the Oilers. It is star-powered battle as Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid go up against the Nathan MacKinnon line of the Avs. MacKinnon and the Avalanche play better at home (38 goals in 10 games). Colorado’s home offense is enough to side with the Avalanche on the moneyline.
A $10 bet with Colorado results in a $7.50 profit with an outright win.
This is one to AVOID Wednesday night as the feeling is this could be a close matchup between the two teams. The goalies are both capable of giving up three goals with ease. The expectation is of a one-goal game.
The OVER 6.5 (+115) is our play. The last three meetings in this series have all connected on the Over with the teams combining for 28 goals.
Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor an $11.50 profit with a total of seven or more goals scored.
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SportsPulse: Larry Berger sat down with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to discuss the audience’s appetite for more offense and why it was so different in his playing days.
SportsPulse: Larry Berger sat down with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to discuss the audience’s appetite for more offense and why it was so different in his playing days.
Previewing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.
The Colorado Avalanche (11-5-2) face the Edmonton Oilers (12-6-2) at Rogers Place Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Avalanche-Oilers sports betting odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Philipp Grubauer vs. Mike Smith
Grubauer is projected to start after missing the last week due to injury. He has posted a 6-3-2 record with a 2.80 goals against average and .915 save percentage. He had lost four of his previous five starts before the injury.
Smith expects to get the nod Thursday night. He is 5-5-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .913 SV%. After a 52-save effort against Pittsburgh on November 2, Smith has lost two straight starts while allowing nine goals on just 48 shots.
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Avalanche 4, Oilers 3
The AVALANCHE (+110) are an against the grain play with Colorado likely getting their starting goaltender back while Edmonton has been struggling of late. Nathan MacKinnon has been able to carry Colorado with seven goals and 15 points on 60 shots over his last 10 games.
A $10 bet with Colorado results in an $11 profit with an Avalanche win.
The -250 odds for Colorado scream AVOID. Edmonton at (-1.5, +200) is arguably a worse choice.
The OVER 6.5 (+125) may prove to be a solid play Thursday night as one goaltender (Grubauer) is coming off an injury and the other (Smith) has shown a poor form of late. The star power on offense should translate into goals.
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