Bet on Avangard Omsk vs CSKA Moscow on Ice Hockey

CSKA Moscow are slightly favored to win based on their stronger overall KHL roster depth and recent defensive metrics, with early market odds typically around 2.00 for CSKA and 2.30 for Avangard Omsk on the moneyline. Avangard’s strong home-ice form keeps this close, but CSKA’s more consistent five-on-five play and special teams efficiency give them the edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Avangard Omsk and CSKA Moscow is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM local time on January 15, 2026, which corresponds to 10:30 AM Moscow Time. Bettors should confirm the listed timezone on their sportsbook, as KHL fixtures are commonly displayed in local arena time or in Moscow Time depending on the operator.

The game will be played at G-Drive Arena in Omsk, Russia, a modern indoor ice hockey venue with a capacity of around 12,000 spectators and state-of-the-art facilities. The arena’s compact bowl design and passionate Avangard fanbase create one of the more intense home-ice atmospheres in the KHL.

Considering form and roster quality, a logical prediction is CSKA Moscow to win in regulation with indicative odds near 2.40, while Avangard Omsk might be priced around 2.70 in regulation and 1.60–1.70 on a +1.5 goal spread. Total goals markets are likely to open around 4.5 or 5.0, reflecting both teams’ balanced offense and disciplined defensive structures.

In recent KHL meetings over the past two seasons, CSKA Moscow hold a narrow edge over Avangard Omsk, winning slightly more than half of their head-to-head games, often by one or two goals. Many of these matchups have been low-scoring, tightly contested affairs, frequently decided in the third period or by special teams play.