NHL Playoffs Odds: Oilers vs. Avalanche Game 1 prediction, odds and pick

The Western Conference Final kicks off tonight. The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche. Both teams are very offensive-heavy. The Avalanche beat the Blues in six games, while the Oilers beat Flames in five.

Edmonton Oilers beat the Flames in the last game. They have a lot of offensive talent but their weakness is on defense. Mike Smith will start in goal for the Oilers. He has a .927 save percentage. Oilers have to keep the puck out of their own end.

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Blues in their last series. The Avs thrive on offense and they should win this series easily. Oilers have a strong defense but it's impossible to keep McDavid in check at all times.

Darcy Kuemper will start for the Avalanche against the Oilers at home.

The over is set pretty high, so I have another trick up my sleeve. On FanDuel, there's an option for a Moneyline Total Goals Parlay. The Avs and over 5.5 goals is listed at +145 right now. I think the Av's are going to go to the Stanley Cup.

Oilers vs. Avalanche is a final game of the NHL playoffs.