Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 4/21/24

The Avalanche and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Avalanche in a Central division matchup.

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Sunday, April 21st.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

• With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.
• Take the Jets on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Avalanche (+1.5)

Will the Avalanche Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Heading into today’s game, the Avalanche are 4th in the Western Conference with 107 points and a record of 50-25-7. In their last ten games, they have gone 4-6.

On the road this season, Colorado has gone 19-16-6, and they have been the underdog in 13 of their 82 games, going 5-7-1 in those matchups.

As the underdog, the Avalanche have gone 6-7 vs. the puck line this season. So far, Colorado has 36 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. Their overall puck line record is 40-42.

On the road, the Avs have gone 16-25 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 6-4 in their last ten games. In their last three road games, Colorado is 2-1 vs. the puck line.

For the season, Colorado’s games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Avalanche have an over/under record of 47-32-3.

Across their last three road contests, Colorado has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.

The Avalanche come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 1st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Looking at how the Avalanche’s offense is performing during power plays, they are 2nd in power play goals and 16th in shorthanded goals.

Colorado’s leading goal scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. So far this season, he has 51 goals, placing him 4th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 89 assists so far.

Winnipeg defense takes on the Avalanche ranked 15th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. They also are 2nd in shutouts, with 8 shutouts.

Goalie Alexandar Georgiev gets the start and has made 62 starts this season. His record at this point is 38-18, and his save percentage is 0.966%.

Can Winnipeg Pull Off a Home Win?

At home this season, the Jets have gone 27-11-3, and they are currently on an eight-game winning streak. In their last ten games, they have gone 8-2, and they are 52-24-6 overall, which has them in second place in the Western Conference and the Central Division. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Winnipeg has gone 33-17 this season.

As the favorite, the Jets have gone 39-14-3, and they have won each of their last four games when favored. In their last three games, Winnipeg has gone 3-0, and they have won each of their last five games. So far this season, the Jets have gone 110 points, and they have been favored in 56 of their 82 games.

At home this season, the Jets have a puck line record of 22-19, and they have gone 44-38 on the puck line for the year. So far, Winnipeg has 37 wins by multiple goals and 15 wins by just one goal. In their last 10 games at home, the Jets have a puck line record of 5-5.

Overall, the Jets have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game, and they have gone 27-29 against the puck line when favored. So far, Winnipeg has gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games and 4-1 in their last five.

This season, Winnipeg’s games have an average of 5.6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 5.9. The Jets come in with an over/under performance of 36-39-7.

Colorado has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

When looking at their offense, the Jets have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. This season, the Jets have a 24-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 26-11 record.

Winnipeg will be looking for a good game from Kyle Connor who leads the team in scoring with 34 goals, ranking 25th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 27 assists so far.

The Jets defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 2nd with 8 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 60 games in this season. His current record is 37-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.991%.