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NHL Best Bets: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers +467 SGP

Zack Cook

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NHL Best Bets: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers +467 SGP

The Edmonton Oilers are set to host the Colorado Avalanche for a Friday night matchup.

SportsGrid tees you up for a same-game parlay in Edmonton tonight.

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Leg 1: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline (+105)

The Avalanche and Oilers are two of the most dangerous teams heading into the NHL postseason.
The Avalanche have posted a 7-2-1 record over their last ten games, while the Oilers are 5-3-2 over that same sample size.
The Avalanche have won ten of the last twelve meetings over the Oilers, playoffs included.
Although the Avalanche played last night, there’s definite value in their plus-money price at +105.
Even with the Oilers’ home success, the Avs have had their number of late, and we’re banking on them making a statement.

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Leg 2: Under 6.5 Total Goals (+106)

On paper, the Oilers and Avalanche have plenty of star power.
Still, three of their last four meetings have seen six or fewer total goals scored.
With the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs right around the corner, there’s value in expecting a tightly played game.
Three of the last five Avalanche games have seen six or fewer total goals scored.

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Leg 3: Mikko Rantanen to Record 3+ Shots on Goal (-270)

Although he might not get the attention of his teammates, Mikko Rantanen is a legitimate superstar.
Rantanen has tallied 101 points over 76 games, including 40 goals.
Rantanen has four points over his last three games.
Rantanen has registered at least three shots on goal in each of his last three games.
The Oilers aren’t shy about allowing shots on goal, and we expect Rantanen to get his fair share, cracking three at -270.