The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Columbus and Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, with the host Blue Jackets trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.5 win for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sport a record of 34-28-5. The Colorado Avalanche are 35-24-7. Betting totals have seen the Blue Jackets post a 30-37 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Avalanche have gone 35-26-5 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Colorado injuries news.
The Columbus Blue Jackets sit at No. 12 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Colorado Avalanche sit at a No. 29 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 2.69 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.95 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 14.36% while the Avalanche defense kills off 83.19% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Avalanche were a 2-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blackhawks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Chicago at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
The Blue Jackets were a 4-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Golden Knights. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at +107 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
- Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Colorado is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Columbus
- Columbus is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
- Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
- Columbus is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado home to Arizona, Saturday, March 10th
Columbus home to Detroit, Friday, March 9th
