Oilers lineup tonight: Edmonton's projected lineup for game against Colorado Avalanche | January 16, 2025

Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers will face the Colorado Avalanche in a Western Conference showdown. For Edmonton, the game will serve as an opportunity to extend their current win streak to three, while the Avalanche will look to build momentum following their 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.

After a slow start to the year, the Oilers have surged up the Pacific Division's standings, and thanks to recent wins over Chicago, Los Angeles and Minnesota, the team is second in the divisional standings. With a win tonight, Edmonton could overtake Vegas.

On the flip side, Colorado is in fourth place in the Central Division, just two points outside of third place after their latest win.

Edmonton Oilers projected lines

Note: Lines are subject to change before puck drop.

Forwards:

1. Leon Draisaitl (LW) - Connor McDavid (C) - Zach Hyman (RW)
2. Vasily Podkolzin (LW) - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C) - Viktor Arvidsson (RW)
3. Mattias Janmark (LW) - Adam Henrique (C) - Connor Brown (RW)
4. Corey Perry (LW) - Noah Philp (C) - Kasperi Kapanen (RW)

Defense:

1. Mattias Ekholm - Evan Bouchard
2. Darnell Nurse - Josh Brown
3. Brett kulak - Ty Emberson

Goalies:

• Stuart Skinner
• Calvin Pickard

Powerplay:

1. Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid
2. Corey Perry, Adam Henrique, Viktor Arvidsson, Darnell Nurse, Mattias Ekholm

Penalty Kill:

1. Adam Henrique, Connor Brown, Mattias Ekholm, Ty Emberson
2. Mattias Janmark, Darnell Nurse, Kasperi Kapanen, Brett Kulak

Odds for tonight's Oilers vs Avalanche game as well as upcoming games on Edmonton's schedule

Heading into tonight's game between the Oilers and the Avalanche, bettors are pretty split regarding who they think will get the win.

On FanDuel, Colorado has -118 odds while Edmonton has -102 odds. Over on DraftKings, however, Colorado is a -120 favorite while Edmonton is a +100 underdog.

Based on the current lines, It would take a $118 bet on Colorado via FanDuel to win $100, while a $102 bet on Edmonton will win $100. In the case of DraftKings, it would take a $120 bet on Colorado to win $100, while a $100 bet on Edmonton would win $100.

Following tonight's game the Oilers will head to Vancouver for a divisional matchup with the Canucks on Saturday before then heading back home for a six-game stretch that will kick off with a game against the Capitals on Tuesday.

From there the team will host the Canucks in a rematch next Thursday, before wrapping up the week with a showdown against the Sabres on Jan. 25.