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Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH

Article updated Mar 31, 10:16 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Colorado Avalanche will face off against the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets in a game that pits one of the top teams in the Central Division against one of the worst in

Game outlook

The Colorado Avalanche will face off against the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets in a game that pits one of the top teams in the Central Division against one of the worst in the Eastern Conference. With the Avalanche already securing a playoff spot and boasting a strong record, they are the clear favorites in this matchup. The Blue Jackets will look to turn things around and end their season on a high note. Despite the odds, this game is sure to be an exciting one for hockey fans. If you're looking for NHL Picks, we have you covered to ensure you come out a winner. The Avalanche open as the favored team with a -348 line that has not moved.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Avalanche -348 | Blue Jackets +280

Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (-135) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (+115)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 78%.

Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are currently enjoying a successful season with their offense leading the way, scoring an impressive 3.74 goals per game. Star players Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have been outstanding, leading the top line with 86 goals and 141 assists. However, other players such as Valeri Nichushkin, Jonathan Drouin, and Ross Colton have also made significant contributions to the team's success. Defensively, Cale Makar and Devon Toews have been key players, adding 31 goals and 95 assists from the point. Overall, the team has a strong offensive and defensive presence, with a power ranking of 1 and a record of 47-21-6 for the season. The hope is that goaltender Alexandar Georgiev improves his performance as he has struggled with save percentage and goals-against average.

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Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets are experiencing a challenging season, particularly with their offense struggling to score only 2.84 goals per game. While players like Johnny Gaudreau, Kirill Marchenko, and Boone Jenner have been contributing, the rest of the offense has faced difficulties. The defense has also been a weak point, allowing an average of 3.65 goals per game. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has also been struggling with a .897 save percentage. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 30 and ranks 26th in offense and 31st in defense. Despite recent success against Colorado, the Blue Jackets have an overall record of 24-38-12.

Avalanche Poised for Victory Against Blue Jackets on Road

The Avalanche are poised to continue their successful season as they face the Blue Jackets. With an average of 3.74 goals per game, the Avalanche offense led by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen is expected to exploit the Blue Jackets defense, which allows 3.65 goals per game. On the defensive end, the Avalanche's ability to limit goals with only 2.96 allowed per game will be crucial against the Blue Jackets' offense, which averages 2.84 goals per game. The defensive unit, including Cale Makar and Devon Toews, will be instrumental in creating turnovers and protecting the net, supporting goaltender Alexandar Georgiev in making crucial saves. Based on these factors, the Avalanche are predicted to secure a dominant victory on the road and cover the spread.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Colorado Avalanche-348 → -340Moved
  • Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets+280 → +275Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Avalanche-1.5 (-135) → -1.5 (-133)Moved
  • Spread · Columbus Blue Jackets+1.5 (+115) → +1.5 (+112)Moved
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Colorado Avalanche
6-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Columbus Blue Jackets
5-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-01T02:16:13.890Z). 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

  • 2024-03-22Columbus Blue Jackets 1 · Colorado Avalanche 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Colorado Avalanche 4-1

Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on April 1, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Columbus Blue Jackets' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (-133) spread, Columbus Blue Jackets covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • BrycetTotal · Over 7 (-110)Loss
  • HopkinspicksMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +280Win
  • JtgarciaTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantTotal · Over 7 (-110)Loss
  • GeorgewMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +280Win
  • BillywatersTotal · Under 7 (-110)Win
  • Barry713Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +280Win
  • JaredkuntzTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +285Win
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +285Win
  • JtphamTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThehitmanMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +285Win
  • JoeyBergTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets +285Win