Jets Look to Extend Central Division Lead Against Avalanche in Highly Anticipated Matchup
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3) will be looking to extend their lead in the Central Division as they face off against the Colorado Avalanche
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3) will be looking to extend their lead in the Central Division as they face off against the Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1) at the Ball Arena on Wednesday night at 9:30 PM ET. Despite both teams coming off recent losses, the Jets and Avalanche have split their last 10 meetings. Colorado is the betting favorite with odds opening at -135 and remaining consistent. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Jets vs. Avalanche prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jets +120 | Avalanche -135
Spread: Jets +1.5 (-225) | Avalanche -1.5 (+189)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 57%.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets recently experienced setbacks in their winning streak with losses to Calgary and Utah, but they are aiming to bounce back in their upcoming game on Wednesday. Despite scoring only two goals in their last game, Winnipeg averages 3.48 goals per game, with Kyle Connor leading the team with 60 points. Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi also contribute significantly to the team's offense. Defensively, the Jets have been strong, allowing only 2.46 goals per game. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been impressive with a 2.02 GAA and a .927 save percentage. Several players are questionable for the upcoming game due to undisclosed injuries. With a strong power ranking of 2, the Jets are ranked 3 in offense, 1 in defense, and have a solid record of 31-17 this season.