Best Bets to Make on the Oilers vs. Avalanche Series

Colorado and Edmonton Game 1 From Denver

As we have mentioned several times, Calgary and Edmonton (The Battle Of Alberta) was an offensive bettor’s dream. Books from America to Canada and even Ontario have seen the Over in tonight’s opening game move to 7.0 goals. Some even debated the possibility of seeing 7.5 goals, but that had not occurred as of press time. 

Edmonton’s transitional offense with its top six goes smack into an Avalanche team that predicates itself much the same way. Again, these two teams rank seventh and fourth in goals per game. Everyone saw what Edmonton’s duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl did to Calgary’s defense and Jacob Markstrom last round.

Goaltending is going to be very hit and miss throughout this series. There will be bouts of scoring similar to what we saw in the “Battle Of Alberta.” 

The idea is Game 1 figures to be like what we saw in the West in the conference semifinal matchups. Both games were engaging and moving. Do not expect any less for this opener tonight. 

Here are some bets to consider and more outside-the-box ones, too.

• Colorado wins in regulation: 1.77 (moneyline is 1.56)
• Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal: 2.28
• Nathan MacKinnon Over 1.5 points: 2.70
• Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid both scoring: 5.25
• Both teams scoring 2+ goals, and Avalanche win: 2.60
• Evander Kane Over 3.5 shots: 1.80
• Devon Toews Over 2.5 shots: 2.40
• Mike Smith Over 32.5 saves: 1.91
• Colorado Puckline (win by two or more goals): 2.30
• Nazem Kadri Over 3.5 shots: 2.40

Then, there is one crazy parlay of sorts. 

The “Canadian” Cross Over Bet With A Spanish Flair

Here is one wager if a bettor enjoys “underdogs.”

This multi-sport parlay boost is different but is available at Caesars. If the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Rafael Nadal all win today, that will pay at 12.00. There is a maximum $100 bet, but that is quite a profit. 

At any rate, expect the Western Conference Final to begin with a bang tonight. But first, a quick look at the East.

Especially Bad Special Teams Doom Carolina

The debates on whether the New York Rangers won the series or Carolina Hurricanes lost the series can begin. New York stole the one game on the road needed to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. The 6-2 win was as much about what Carolina did do as how New York executed on the man advantage. 

In the first period, two power-play goals from the Rangers set the tone as Carolina never got into Monday’s game. The Hurricanes did fire 35+ shots on Igor Shesterkin again. The game was over when Carolina missed out on their first two man-advantage opportunities. 

For Canadian sports bettors, the player props delivered again. Adam Fox got a power-play point again. Chris Kreider scored twice, and Igor Shesterkin topped 31.5 saves. Antti Raanta went under. 

The Rangers have home-ice advantage for their series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, which begins on Wednesday night from Madison Square Garden. Can the Rangers make Tampa Bay pay as they did against Carolina? That will be the first question.