Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/16

The NHL Regular Season is underway, and the Colorado Avalanche will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. This game will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Avalanche have started strong with a record of 3-0-1, sitting at the top of the Western Central Division. Head Coach Jared Bednar will look to maintain this form against the Blue Jackets. On the other hand, Columbus, led by Head Coach Dean Evason, holds a 1-2-0 record and aims to improve their position in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Avalanche vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets
• Venue: Nationwide Arena
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -164, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +137

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have had a strong start to their season. They have won three out of their last five games. Their recent win against the Buffalo Sabres saw them winning by two goals, with a final score of 3-1.

Top players like Nathan MacKinnon have been leading the team. MacKinnon has played in four games and scored four goals. Martin Necas has also contributed with three goals and five assists in four games.

In goal, Scott Wedgewood has been solid for the Avalanche. He has played four games and secured three wins. Wedgewood has made 101 saves and allowed seven goals.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had mixed results in recent games. They secured a victory against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 7-4. However, they lost their last game at home against the New Jersey Devils by 3-2.

Top players for the Blue Jackets include Dmitri Voronkov and Kirill Marchenko. Voronkov has played three games, scoring two goals and making two assists. Marchenko has four goals and two hits over the same period.

In the net, Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves have shared the load. Merzlikins has one win under his belt with 48 saves in his game. Greaves, on the other hand, has played two games with a total of 55 saves but is still searching for his first win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a moneyline of -164. Based on current stats and performance, the Avalanche have a slight edge in goals and assists. Our pick is for the Colorado Avalanche to win the game, with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5, with the over at -101 and the under at -122. Considering both teams’ recent goal statistics, the game is likely to be high-scoring. We recommend taking the over, expecting a combined total of 7 goals.