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The Winnipeg Jets try to even things up against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of their best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series at Ball Arena on Sunday. The Avs lead the series 2-1. Puck drop is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Jets got smoked 5-2 in Game 2 Tuesday and 6-2 on Friday. They actually led Game 3 going into the 3rd 2-1 before Colorado exploded for 5 goals. LW Kyle Connor has been quiet since his 2 Game 1 goals with an assist and 4 total shots on goal in the past 2 games.
C Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist while landing 8 shots on goal. He has a point in every series and 2+ points in 2 of the 3. The Avs appear to be finding their offensive stride at just the right time. The 3rd period of Game 3 proved they can still flip a game over on a dime.
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Jets at Avalanche odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jets +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Avalanche -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-175) | Avalanche -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Jets at Avalanche projected goalies
Connor Hellebuyck (37-4-1, 2.35 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (36-15-5, 2.57 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO)
Hellebuyck has not been good this entire series. He has allowed 6, 4 and 5 goals in the 3 games for a 5.05 GAA and .871 SV%. He has to tighten it up or else the Jets are going home.
Georgiev has turned his play around. After giving up 7 goals in Game 1, he stopped 50 of 54 shots in Games 2 and 3. As long as he can keep the Jets at 4 or under, the Avs have a really good shot.
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Jets at Avalanche picks and predictions
Prediction
Avalanche 5, Jets 3
Moneyline
I’m not usually keen on paying -165 for a ML, but it makes sense here. The Avs can score with anyone and have scored 5+ goals in each game of the series. With Georgiev finding his stride, they’ll back to being lethal.
Take the AVALANCHE -165.
Puck line/Against the spread
After just 2 SOG in Game 2, MacKinnon roared back with 8 shots in Game 3. It’s a little chalky, but I like NATHAN MACKINNON OVER 4.5 SHOTS (-145).
Over/Under
Every game has gone Over thus far, and I don’t see any reason to believe that it won’t continue. The Over is 6-1-3 in the last 10 meetings between the teams.
Take the OVER 6.5 (-120).
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