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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche (6-7-0) take on the Winnipeg Jets (12-1-0) Thursday. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Jets won all 3 regular-season matchups in 2023-24

The Avs stopped a 3-game skid with a 6-3 victory against the Seattle Kraken Tuesday. C Mikko Rantanen scored 2 goals to give him 6 on the season. C Nathan McKinnon dished out 5 assists to give him 19 total. The Avs’ problem is goal suppression. They are last with 4.15 goals allowed per game yet second-best at only 25.2 shots on goal allowed per game.

The Jets have 99 problems, but a goalie isn’t one of them. They’re second in the league with 2.31 goals allowed per game and first in the league with 4.77 goals scored per game. They took down Utah 3-0 Tuesday to grab their fourth straight win. RW Nino Niederreiter scored his 6th and 7th goals in the game as he looks to challenge his career high of 24 goals.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 1:16 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Jets -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-200) | Jets -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (1-4-0, 4.62 GAA, .822 SV%) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (9-1-0, 2.10 GAA, .923 SV%, 2 SO)

Georgiev has taken a bit of a backseat after an awful start to the season. His last start came Oct. 28, a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, in which he stopped 21 of 24. He has allowed 3+ goals in all 6 starts. He faced the Jets twice in the regular season last year, stopping 24 of 27 in a 4-2 loss and allowing 4 goals in a 7-0 loss he was pulled 15 minutes into.

Hellebuyck shut out Utah in his last outing Tuesday, stopping all 21 shots. He had a couple of clunkers recently, allowing 4 goals Sunday and 5 goals to the Toronto Maple Leafs last Monday, but those were the only 2 real blemishes thus far. He went 3-0-0 with a 1.33 GAA and .958 SV% against the Avs during the regular season last year.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 5, Avalanche 2

Moneyline

Winnipeg took it to the Avs during the regular season last year with 7-2, 7-0 and 7-6 finals before Colorado flipped the tables on them in the playoffs.

These teams couldn’t be further apart on the spectrum from each other. Georgiev is the worst goalie in hockey in terms of saves above expected with a -10.2. The next closest is at -6.7.

The Jets are the right side here, but I’m on board with the puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Jets are 8-5-0 on the puck line thus far. So they have 12 wins and are hitting the puck line about 75% of the time. They beat Colorado by 2+ twice last year, and their last 5 wins overall were by 2+.

Take the JETS -1.5 (+165).

Over/Under

Winnipeg scored 6+ goals in all 3 regular season matchups last season. Colorado’s offense is starting to get healthy and come together. The Avs are 9-3-1 O/U, and Winnipeg is 8-4-1.

Take the OVER 6.5 (-115).

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets meet in Game 5 of a best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series Tuesday. The Avalanche lead the series 3-1. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

After falling 7-6 in Game 1 of this series, Colorado has outscored the Jets 16-5 over its 3 consecutive wins.

RW Valeri Nichushkin has found the back of the net in all 4 games this series, including his 1st career hat trick in Game 4, and leads the team in postseason goals (6). LW Artturi Lehkonen also has goals in every game, and his 7 points are tied with C Nathan MacKinnon for 2nd-most this postseason, with D Cale Makar leading the way with 8.

Only the LA Kings (8) have allowed more power-play goals than Winnipeg (6) this postseason.

Jets coach Rick Bowness told reporters Tuesday that issues with discipline have taken them out of games. The 69-year-old, who became the oldest coach to win a Stanley Cup playoff game this season, also lamented that Colorado is getting too many chances off the rush due to his team’s puck management issues.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:20 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Jets -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+210) | Jets +1.5 (-260)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (6-6, 2.70 GAA, .907 SV% in 11 career playoff games) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (18-26, 2.80 GAA, .912 SV%, 3 SO in 44 career playoff games)

Georgiev played the most minutes in the league (3637) during the regular season, with Hellebuyck wrapping up with the 3rd-most (3567). Since surrendering 7 goals in Game 1, the 28-year-old has settled in, as he’s won 3 straight starts, sporting a .938 SV% during that stretch.

Hellebuyck will probably win the Vezina Trophy after finishing the regular season with the 2nd-most saves (1656) and best GAA (2.39) among goaltenders with mininimum 50 games played. However, his last 2 postseasons have not been good statically. The 30-year-old is 2-7 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights and Avalanche, sporting a sub-.880 SV% in 9 starts.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Jets

Moneyline

BET AVALANCHE (-115).

MacKinnon has the 2nd-shortest odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy (+1200 at FanDuel Sportsbook) and has double-digit point outputs in 3 of the 4 games this series, as does RW Mikko Rantanen.

The addition of LW Zach Parise this season has bolstered this team’s playoff pedigree, and Makar and D Devon Toews make such a strong top defenseman pairing. Expect Colorado to stay focused and wrap up this series.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Way too much juice to back Winnipeg +1.5 (-260). With the end of the season upon the horizon, there is the possibility Bowness desperately pulls Hellebuyck with a lot of time left, which can lead to 1 or more empty-net goals.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6.5 (-115).

Only Nashville Predators D Roman Josi (22) has more regular-season goals among defensemen than Makar (21), who won the Conn Smythe Trophy back in 2022. Colorado is an offensive juggernaut and could end up chasing Hellebuyck early, just like in Game 4 when G Laurent Brossoit finished.

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche try to rebound against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 2 of their best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series at Canada Life Centre Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

We cashed all 3 bets as the Jets held on for a 7-6 win in Game 1 Sunday. C Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, and RD Cale Makar had a goal and 2 assists. The Avs’ bugaboo rendered its head again, though, as G Alexandar Georgiev allowed 7 goals on 23 shots.

The Jets got up 6-3 a few minutes into the final period, but the Avs made it close. G Connor Hellebuyck was treated like a firing squad, stopping 40 of 46 shots. LW Kyle Connor stepped up with 2 goals in the 3rd period to keep his team afloat. The Jets have now won all 4 meetings against the Avs this season.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Jets +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+200) | Jets +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (36-15-5, 2.57 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (7-4-1, 2.35 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO)

Georgiev has been a dumpster fire of late, allowing 4+ goals in 5 of 6 starts to end the regular season. He was 0-2 with a 5.66 GAA and .833 SV% in 2 starts against the Jets this year before allowing 7 goals on 23 shots in Game 1. The team could turn to backup Justus Annunen, who was bothered by an illness coming into the series. At the very least, Georgiev will have a short hook.

“Helley” was very human in this one, allowing 6 to go by but stopping 40 in the process. He struggled in the playoffs last season, going 1-4 with a 3.44 GAA and .886 SV%, which is a big cause for concern. If this series becomes a track meet, the Avs would benefit. Hellebuyck stopped 92 of 96 shots the Avs fired at him in 3 regular season games.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline

The Jets showed resilience in Game 1. Colorado went up 3-2 with under 5 to go in the 1st, and they tied it 48 seconds later. The Jets scored the next 3 goals, and the Avs made a run, but it wasn’t enough.

The problem, though, is that the Jets can’t survive a lengthy track meet. They don’t have the elite players to keep up with MacKinnon, Makar and RW Mikko Rantanen. Conversely, the Avs can’t compete if their goalie is Swiss cheese between the pipes. The books like the Avalanche to counter. I don’t think they do until they hit home ice, though.

Take the JETS +100.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going to PASS on the puck line and go right back to the well.

Hellebuyck had 40 saves in Game 1 and 30+ saves in all 3 meetings during the regular season.

Take CONNOR HELLEBUYCK OVER 29.5 SAVES (-130).

Over/Under

We cashed an Over 5.5 in the 1st period of Game 1. The books have reacted, but I still like the Over.

The final scores of each matchup this season were 7-6, 7-0, 6-2 and 4-2. It’s not nearly as attractive as Game 1, but LEAN OVER 6.5 (+100).

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets Game 1 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7) hit the road to face the Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6) in Game 1 of their 1st-round series at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avs are in the unusual spot of 3rd place in the Central Division as they struggled between the pipes, tied for 16th with 3.07 goals allowed per game. They still have a great offense, leading the league with 3.68 goals per game (GPG). C Nathan MacKinnon took his game to another level with 140 points and put his name firmly in the running for the Hart Trophy.

The Jets go as G Connor Hellebuyck goes, and they were tied for 1st with 2.41 goals allowed per game. Offensively, the Jets were 15th with 3.16 GPG and 22nd on the power play at 18.8%. LW Kyle Connor led the team with 34 goals in 65 games. The Jets beat up on the Avs this season, going 3-0 and outscoring them 17-4 in the process.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Jets -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-275) | Jets -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (36-15-5, 2.57 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (7-4-1, 2.35 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO)

Georgiev struggled to end the season, allowing 4+ goals in 5 of 6 starts. In one of those, he was yanked 15 minutes into it against Winnipeg after allowing 4 goals on 15 shots. He was 0-2 with a 5.66 GAA and .833 SV% in 2 starts against the Jets this year. He is 3-5 with a 2.53 GAA and .917 SV% in 9 career playoff games.

“Helley” is a front runner for the Vezina Trophy after posting the 2nd-best SV% in the league. He also stopped the 2nd-most shots with the 2nd-most wins. He struggled in the playoffs last season, going 1-4 with a 3.44 GAA and .886 SV%. His workload during the regular season came under fire, and he made 4 fewer starts this season. He is 17-23 with a 2.58 GAA and .916 SV% in 40 career playoff games.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline

The Avs enter the playoffs without captain Gabriel Landeskog (knee), who doesn’t appear close to returning. LW Jonathan Drouin, who had 19 goals, is also out with a lower-body injury. They still have enough firepower to ground the Jets. The books do, too, as BetMGM has the Avs -125 to win the series, and the Jets are +105.

I’m not as confident on this Avs team. They really don’t have the confidence in goal to make a deep run. The Jets were 27-11-3 at home this season, and the Avs were just 19-16-6 away from Ball Arena.

The JETS -115 take Game 1.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going to PASS on the puck line and look toward the goalies.

Hellebuyck had 30+ saves in all 3 meetings this season, and I believe Colorado will come out of the gates firing.

Take CONNOR HELLEBUYCK OVER 29.5 SAVES (-110).

Over/Under

The final scores of each matchup this season were 7-0, 6-2 and 4-2. We have had 6+ goals in 8 of 10 matchups between the teams.

OVER 5.5 (-120) is my favorite bet in this game.

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (31-19-5) and Winnipeg Jets (35-22-1) meet Friday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche won as +100 home underdogs Sunday with a 6-5 overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers. RW Mikko Rantanen scored the game-winner as Colorado came back from a 3-goal deficit. The Avalanche are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. teams with a winning record.

The Jets lost 2-1 as -107 favorites Wednesday at the New York Islanders. LW Nikolaj Ehlers scored the lone goal for the Jets, who lost for the 3rd time in their last 4 games. Winnipeg is 24-8 in its last 32 home games.

Winnipeg leads the season series 2-0. The Jets won as +123 home underdogs in a 5-0 rout of the Avalanche as the Under (6) cashed in the most recent meeting Nov. 29.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Jets -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+220) | Jets +1.5 (-270)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (23-12-4, 2.72 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (26-17-1, 2.39 GAA, .925 SV%, 3 SO)

Georgiev’s only 2 career starts vs. the Jets were earlier this season. He’s 0-1-1 vs. Winnipeg and has allowed 9 goals on 51 shots, good for a 4.49 GAA and .824 SV%.

The 2020 Vezina Trophy winner is 2-0-0 vs. Colorado this season and has allowed 3 goals on 73 shots, good for a 1.50 GAA and .959 SV%.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Jets 2

Moneyline

BET AVALANCHE (-110).

Colorado has lost 3 straight games vs. Winnipeg and should come out extra focused Friday in order to bring that streak to an end. The Avalanche have scored 10 combined goals over their last 2 games, while the Jets have scored just 8 over their last 4 contests. Back the team that has been better on offense lately and will be motivated by triple revenge.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Winnipeg should be able to keep it close in a low-scoring game, but Jets +1.5 (-270) is too high of a price to pay for a team that has struggled on offense lately. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-105).

The Under is 19-5-2 in Colorado’s last 26 road games and 20-7-2 in the Avalanche’s last 29 vs. teams with a winning record. The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams in Winnipeg and is 19-8-1 in Colorado’s last 28 games after a win.

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (12-6-1) and Winnipeg Jets (13-6-1) meet Tuesday at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche have won 4 of the past 5 games overall, including a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars Saturday. The Under has cashed in 6 of the past 7 games overall for the defending Stanley Cup champions.

These teams met in Denver on Oct. 19 as the Jets came away with a 4-3 win in overtime and the Over connected.

The Jets are coming off a 7-2 road win against the Chicago Blackhawks, and Winnipeg has scored 17 total goals in the past 4 games since being shutout at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 19. The Over is 4-0 in the 4-game run.

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Avalanche at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Jets +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+180) | Jets +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (10-2-1, 2.29 GAA, .933 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (10-5-1, 2.43 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO)

Georgiev has been rock-solid lately, winning each of his past 3 starts while allowing just 3 goals on 98 shots. He coughed up just 1 goal on 42 shots in a victory against the Dallas Stars on Saturday at home. Georgiev has a pair of victories on the road during the win streak, including a shutout in Washington Nov. 19.

Hellebuyck has won back-to-back outings, including a 7-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks last time out on Sunday. He has allowed 6 goals on 66 shots in the 2-game win streak. Hellebuyck was the goaltender of record in the 4-3 OT win in Denver against the Avs on Oct. 19, stopping 30 of the 33 shots he faced.

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Avalanche at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Avalanche 2

Moneyline

The JETS (+115) are worth a play as short ‘dogs on home ice. Winnipeg has been red-hot lately, averaging 4.3 goals per game (GPG) in the past 4 outings, and it is 6-1 across the past 7 games at home.

The Avalanche won’t be a pushover, obviously, but Colorado has lost 8 of its last 11 trips to Winnipeg. The home team is also 24-9 in the past 33 meetings in this series.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Jets +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive if you need insurance and can’t pull the trigger and play Winnipeg straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+105) is worth a roll of the dice, especially since we have 2 top-notch goaltenders in action.

The Under is 6-1 in the past 7 games overall for the Avs while going a perfect 4-for-4 in the past 4 on the road.

While the Over has hit in 4 in a row for the Jets, the Under is 13-3-1 in their last 17 home games.

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Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (50-14-6) keep their foot on the gas pedal as they fly in to face the Winnipeg Jets (33-28-10) Friday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Avalanche vs. Jets odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Avs keep picking up speed down the mountain, and nothing can stop them at this point. They have beaten the Pittsburgh Penguins (twice), Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings in their last 10 games – all playoff teams. They’re doing it without two of their best players in LW Gabriel Landeskog and C Nazem Kadri. Could this be a trap game, though?

The Jets sit eight points behind the Dallas Stars for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Someone forgot to tell them, though, as they have dropped their last three games, including two nights ago, 3-1, to the Detroit Red Wings.

Avalanche at Jets odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Jets +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+135) | Jets +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

Avalanche at Jets projected goalies

Pavel Francouz (13-3-1, 2.50 GAA, .918 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (25-25-9, 2.91 GAA, .912 SV%, 4 SO)

Darcy Kuemper could start here, but the Avs play the Edmonton Oilers Saturday so it would make more sense for Francouz to take this game. He’s not your average backup, and he beat the Jets in February while stopping 26 of 29 shots in a 6-3 victory.

Hellebuyck kinda rhymes with “help me out,” which he might be screaming after two tough-luck losses in April. He stopped 67 of 72 shots in the outings as the team lost 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday and 3-2 to the Los Angeles Kings April 2. Colorado has blown him out twice this year, though, 6-3 (Feb. 25) and 7-1 (Jan. 6).

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Avalanche at Jets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Jets 2

Money line

Doubling back, this does kind of feel like a trap game. Maybe Colorado overlooks the Jets with their sights set on Edmonton Saturday. There just isn’t any data to put money on it.

Colorado has won six of the last seven against the Jets by a combined score of 35-15. Colorado is only at -180, which is right around the cutoff for chalky favorites. It also leads me to believe the sportsbooks have a similar feeling about this being a trap game.

The Avs get it done, though, but I’d fade them against Edmonton Saturday. For now, take the AVALANCHE (-180).

Against the spread

If the Avs win, it’s going to be by multiple goals. So if you want to pass on the money line and hit the puck line harder, let’s see how things shake out. Colorado is 35-35 on the puck line this year. That seems mediocre, but you have to consider how many 6.5 Overs they’ve had to hit.

The Avs are 9-0 in their last nine games with two days’ rest, and five of the last six Avs’ wins over the Jets came by 2 or more goals. The price is ripe for the AVALANCHE -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

The Over hit in both games between these two this year. It’s 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the two sides. The problem Friday is that Colorado is down two of its best players. The Avs have scored more than 3 goals just four times in their last 10 contests. That’s not a high enough frequency for me to feel comfortable with the Over because they’ll need to score 4 or more to hit it.

So why not take the Under? That trap game feeling gives me pause that the Jets could come out firing early. You can go with history and take the Over, but I’ll PASS.

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