Prop Bets: Edmonton Oilers VS Colorado Avalanche 2026-03-10

Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche: A Battle of "Almost There" vs. "Already Here"
The Edmonton Oilers, fresh off a 4-2 win over Vegas (thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s third-period heroics and Connor McDavid’s entire existence), now face the Colorado Avalanche in a game that’s less a contest and more a mercy mission. The odds? Colorado’s got the implied probability of a Netflix password on a coffee shop wall (65% to win), while Edmonton’s line reads like a hopeful romantic’s LinkedIn profile (“We’re a 40% chance, but we feel like a 70%”).

Key Stats to Know:
- Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL’s answer to a spam email—unstoppable and slightly annoying. He’s got 104 points this season, while the Oilers’ defense allows 3.36 goals per game, which is exactly how many times you’ve rewatched The Hangover in the past month.
- Edmonton’s McDavid-Draisaitl duo is on a seven- and 12-game point streak, respectively. If they keep this up, they’ll break the league’s scoring record and probably Twitter’s character limit.
- The total goals line is hovering around 6.5-7.0, which is generous for a game where Colorado’s defense allows 3.79 goals per night and Edmonton’s goaltenders look like they’re playing "keep away" with the puck.

Spreads & Moneyline:
- Colorado -1.5 is the spread, which feels like the Avalanche are lending the Oilers a textbook and charging interest.
- The Oilers +1.5 line is a Hail Mary pass (or should we say, Hail Mary shot?) for Edmonton’s leaky defense to somehow pull off an upset.

Prop Bets to Consider:
- McDavid to record a point: At +120 odds (implied ~46%), this is about as risky as betting the sun will rise tomorrow.
- Draisaitl to extend his 12-game point streak: At +200, it’s a safer bet than your ex swearing they’ll never text you again.

Final Prediction:
The Oilers will score 3 goals, the Avalanche will score 4, and Wayne Gretzky will finally get his nap. Take Colorado -1.5 unless you enjoy watching Tristan Jarry try to figure out how to be good. And if you’re feeling spicy, lay the points on the Over 7.0—because when in doubt, bet on chaos.

Note: This prediction is not financial advice. It is, however, a masterclass in why you should never trust a sports writer who quotes Wayne Gretzky and The Hangover in the same paragraph. 🏒😅

Created: March 10, 2026, 5:02 a.m. GMT