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Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena — Denver, CO

Article updated Dec 31, 6:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Winnipeg Jets will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a divisional matchup on Tuesday evening. The Jets, with a record of 4-4, are coming off a win against

Game outlook

The Winnipeg Jets will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a divisional matchup on Tuesday evening. The Jets, with a record of 4-4, are coming off a win against the Senators and will host the Predators on Monday. The Avalanche, who have a record of 6-5, recently defeated the Utah team. The Jets previously defeated the Avalanche with a 1-0 home win. Colorado opens as the favorite with a betting line of -175 that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see if the Avalanche can continue their winning streak in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jets +145 | Avalanche -175

Spread: Jets +1.5 (-170) | Avalanche -1.5 (+142)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 64%.

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are currently leading the NHL standings with an impressive five-point lead over the second-place team. They have won five of their past six games, including a recent 5-0 victory against the Wild. Key players like Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele are performing exceptionally well, contributing significantly to the team's success. Defenseman Josh Morrisey is also a standout player with solid statistics. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck continues to excel with impressive numbers. The Jets are averaging 3.8 goals per game and have a strong defense, allowing only 2.5 goals on average. With a power ranking of 10, Winnipeg is ranked 2nd in offense and defense, with a record of 4-4 this season. For assistance during the NHL season, consider our top Hockey Handicappers.

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Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche are on a winning streak, seeking their fifth consecutive victory. They have been making progress in the standings, currently standing four points out of second place in the division and nine points behind the division leader, the Jets. The team has found their groove, winning 8 out of their past 10 games, including impressive victories against the Kraken and Utah. Star player Nathan MacKinnon is having a dominant season, leading the NHL with 60 points. Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar have also been performing well, contributing significantly to the team's success. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, acquired earlier this month, has been solid in net, helping to address previous goaltending issues. The Avalanche have a strong offense, ranking 8th in the league with an average of 3.3 goals per game. However, their defense ranks 24th, giving up an average of 3.4 goals per game. Overall, the team has a 22-15 record. In their recent matchups, Winnipeg has had a winning record against Colorado. Before considering sportsbook promos, it is important to do thorough research on the teams and their current performance.

Winnipeg Jets Face Tough Challenge Against High-Scoring Colorado Avalanche

The Winnipeg Jets have shown success with a 5-4 record in their recent nine road games, despite a recent loss at home on Monday. Conversely, the Colorado Avalanche have been formidable opponents, winning five of their last six games with their only loss occurring on the road. The Jets' defense has been challenged by their tendency to allow a high volume of shots, ranking 25th in the NHL by conceding an average of 29 shots on goal per game. On the other hand, the Avalanche have been strong offensively, scoring four or more goals in four of their last five games. Following the acquisition of goaltender McKenzie Blackwood, the Avalanche have seen a significant improvement in their performance, with Blackwood allowing just nine goals in five games since joining the team.

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SportsJaw Jets vs Avalanche archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jets vs Avalanche matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Winnipeg Jets+145 → +179Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Avalanche-175 → -215Moved
  • Spread · Winnipeg Jets+1.5 (-170) → +1.5 (-140)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Avalanche-1.5 (+142) → -1.5 (+116)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Winnipeg Jets
4-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-5-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Avalanche
6-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T11:18:27.672Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-07Colorado Avalanche 0 · Winnipeg Jets 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Avalanche defeated Winnipeg Jets 5-2

Colorado Avalanche defeated Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on December 31, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Colorado Avalanche's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Winnipeg Jets +1.5 (-140) spread, Colorado Avalanche covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Total · Under 6 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • TphamTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksMoneyline · Winnipeg Jets +177Loss