Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28

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The Winnipeg Jets travel to face the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The game begins at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets have a season record of 30-30-12, while the Avalanche stand at 48-13-10.

Winnipeg is led by head coach Scott Arniel and plays in the Western Central Division. They hold an 11th place in the conference. Colorado, coached by Jared Bednar, also competes in the Western Central Division and is currently ranked first. Both teams aim to gain an advantage in this late-season game.

Jets vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -274, Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine +225

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets recently had a tough game against the Colorado Avalanche, losing 3-2. Mark Scheifele scored both goals for the Jets. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck faced 35 shots and made 32 saves.

In a game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Jets secured a 4-1 win. Mark Scheifele again stood out with a goal and two assists. Connor Hellebuyck was solid in net, stopping 26 of 27 shots.

On the road against the New York Rangers, the Jets won 3-2. Gabriel Vilardi contributed with a goal and an assist. Kyle Connor also added an assist and took four shots on goal.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been on a roll lately. They won four of their last five games. This includes a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg Jets and a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the team in scoring. He has 48 goals and 69 assists this season. Martin Necas also contributes with 34 goals and 55 assists.

Scott Wedgewood has been solid in goal. He has 26 wins and 888 saves this season. The team ranks first in goals, assists, and shots on goal this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -274. They have the best goals and assists in the league, which makes them strong contenders. The projected score is Avalanche 4, Jets 2. Pick Colorado Avalanche to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. The projected total score is 6, which matches the line. Both teams have solid offensive stats, so taking the Over 6.0 (-115) is a reasonable choice.