Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/23
The Jets and Avalanche are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ALT. The Avalanche will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Avalanche are the home favorites against the Jets in a Central division matchup.
WINNIPEG JETS VS COLORADO AVALANCHE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5
This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE COLORADO AVALANCHE:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Avalanche picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Avalanche on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jets (+1.5)
Will the Jets Win in Denver?
Through 24 games, the Jets have achieved an overall record of 14-8-2. When on the road, Winnipeg holds a 6-3-1 record, while they are 8-5-1 when playing at home. This record has them sitting 3rd in the Western Central division and 6th in the Western conference.
When it came to the puck line, Winnipeg heads in with a 14-10 record. On the road, their mark is 6-4 and their overall home performance is 8-6 vs. the puck line. Games involving Winnipeg have an average of 6 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Jets come in with a record of 10-13-1.
In their last three road games, Winnipeg has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Jets are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 15th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. Winnipeg’s offense is currently ranked 21st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the league.
Winnipeg’s leading scorer is Kyle Connor. So far, he has 15 goals which is 7th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 11 assists so far.
The Avalanche defense is currently 19th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Colorado. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 17th with 1 shutouts.
Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 18 games in this season. His current record is 11-6, and his save percentage stands at 91.2%.
Can the Avalanche Pull Off a Home Win?
Through 25 games, the Avalanche have achieved an overall record of 16-7-2. When on the road, Colorado holds a 7-5-2 record, while they are 9-2-0 when playing at home. Their current record places them 1st in the Western Central division and 2nd in the Western conference.
In terms of the puck line, Colorado posted a 13-12 record. On the road they are 5-9 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 8-3. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Colorado is 6.5. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Avalanche come in with an over/under record of 13-11-1.
Across their three previous home games, Colorado has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
When looking at their offense, the Avalanche have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. Colorado’s offense is currently ranked 10th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 5th in the league.
Colorado’s current leading scorer is Mikko Rantanen. This season, he has 12 goals, which puts him 22nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 19 assists so far.
The Avalanche defense is currently 19th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.2 shots per game against Colorado. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 17th with 1 shutouts.
Heading into this matchup vs. Winnipeg, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 14-6, and his save percentage stands at 90.1%.