The Colorado Avalanche host the Winnipeg Jets tonight at the Pepsi Center. The Jets continue to roll this season, sitting second in the Western Conference, and are 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games. The Avs sit four points out of a playoff spot, have lost their last two games and opened as +115 home dogs.
- The Jets are 17-2 SU in their last 19 games with one day off between games.
- The Jets are 5-2 SU in their last seven games against the Avalanche.
- The total has gone OVER in six of Colorado’s last eight games at home.
Going into the season, bettors didn’t think much of the Colorado Avalanche. The downtrodden franchise has finished with the worst record in the NHL in two of the last three years and it looked like the trend would continue this year. Fast-forward to today and the Avs are the best home bet in the league, going 7-3 SU and 10-0 ATS in Denver. They have yet to be favored in a game this season and could be a sneaky moneyline wager for bettors tonight.
While the Jets are playing some good hockey this season, what’s more impressive is their performance on the road. Winnipeg is 9-4 ATS away from MTS Centre and 12-5 ATS in the last 17 games overall. Their young group of forwards are all clicking, with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler leading the charge, both notching 28 points so far this season. If bettors are looking to back Winnipeg, consider their moneyline which opened at -125.
The total opened at 5.5 and the OVER looks like a great wager in this matchup. Both of these teams average 3.33 goals per game and the OVER has hit in 12 of the Avalanche’s last 15 games. Avs goaltender Semyon Varlamov is expected to start tonight and he’s had a disastrous 12 starts this season, ranking 35th in save percentage (.903) and 38th in GAA (3.23). The Jets will be licking their chops to face off against the Russian netminder.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Winnipeg Jets opened as -125 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting; watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Avalanche to win this game 3.2-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Avalanche are 11-9-2 so far on the season. The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, are 15-6-3. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Colorado go 14-7-1 and the Jets go 13-11 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Avalanche at No. 10 and the Jets at No. 2 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.32 goals per game, against a Jets defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.67 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 18.89% while the Jets defense kills off 78.57% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Winnipeg, they were a 7-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Wild at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Jets at -129 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Colorado lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Flames on November 25. Bettors who backed the Flames at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Winnipeg is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
- Winnipeg is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 9 games
- Winnipeg is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
- Colorado is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 15 games
- Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg home to Las Vegas, Friday, December 1
Colorado home to New Jersey, Friday, December 1
