Utah Jazz vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks & Predictions
The Utah Hockey Club will face the Colorado Avalanche in a division matchup on Thursday evening. The Hockey Club is coming off a loss to the Wild, while the Avalanche secured
Game outlook
The Utah Hockey Club will face the Colorado Avalanche in a division matchup on Thursday evening. The Hockey Club is coming off a loss to the Wild, while the Avalanche secured a win against the Penguins. Colorado previously defeated Utah 5-1 in October. The Avalanche are the betting favorite with a line of -185 that has not moved. Can the Avalanche extend their winning streak? Be sure to check out the Utah vs. Colorado prediction for more insight.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jazz +162 | Avalanche -185
Spread: Jazz +1.5 (-155) | Avalanche -1.5 (+135)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 65%.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Hockey Club is currently in contention for a playoff spot, sitting four points out of a wildcard position. The team, comprised of young talent, has been competitive in recent games with a 3-1-1 record in their last five matchups. Standout players include Clayton Keller with six points in his last five games, Dylan Guenther with four points this month, and Nick Schmaltz with 21 points on the season. In the goaltending department, Karel Vejmelka has been strong with a 2.45 GAA and .915 save %, while Connor Ingram has struggled with a 3.61 GAA and .871 save %. The team is averaging 3.0 goals for and against per game, ranking 20th in offense and 16th in defense. Currently holding a 12-11-5 record, Utah is a team to watch this NHL season. For expert advice and assistance with your NHL betting needs, consider our top Hockey Handicappers.