Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

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The Colorado Avalanche will visit the Winnipeg Jets for an NHL regular season game. This game will take place at the Canada Life Centre. Fans can watch it on ESPN+ on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The Avalanche have a strong record of 44-11-9 this season. They are ranked first in both their conference and division. On the other hand, the Jets have a record of 26-28-10 and are ranked 13th in their conference. They hold the 7th position in their division.

Avalanche vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -183, Winnipeg Jets +154

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been strong in recent games. They secured a solid win against the Seattle Kraken, finishing with a score of 5-1. Nathan MacKinnon stood out with one goal and three assists in that game.

Against the Edmonton Oilers, the Avalanche narrowly lost 4-3. Despite the loss, the team managed to fire 30 shots on goal. Valeri Nichushkin contributed one goal in the effort.

Scott Wedgewood has been dependable in the net. He made 28 saves in the win over Seattle. In the game against Minnesota, he stopped 32 out of 34 shots, helping the team win 3-2.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had a mixed set of results in their recent home games. They won against the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 and the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1. However, they faced losses against the New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks, with scores of 6-3 and 4-1, respectively.

Mark Scheifele has been a key player for the Jets, scoring in multiple games. Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi have also contributed with goals and assists. Connor Hellebuyck has been the main goalie, showing strong performances despite some challenging games.

The Jets rank 20th in goals and 19th in assists for the season. Their shot count ranks 23rd, indicating room for improvement. The team has shown strength in hits, ranking 8th, but faces challenges with giveaways, where they rank 1st.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Winnipeg Jets. The moneyline for the Avalanche is -183, while the Jets are at +154. With the Avalanche leading in goals and assists this season, they are the pick to win the game. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of Colorado.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. The under is at -127, and the over is at +105. Considering the Avalanche’s strong defense, ranked 1st in goals against, a lower scoring game is likely. The projected total score is 6, so the recommendation is to take the under.