Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets betting odds and trends

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Colorado Avalanche are fancied by sportsbooks to top the Columbus Blue Jackets when they play on Friday at 9:00 PM ET, with the Avalanche at -416 on the moneyline, and the visiting Blue Jackets big underdogs at +323.

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Moneyline

Avalanche to win vs Blue Jackets -416

Bet $20, Payout $24.81

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, ALT, and BSOH
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Favorite: Avalanche (-416)
  • Underdog: Blue Jackets (+323)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Quick Facts

  • Colorado and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 39 of 69 games this season.
  • In 50.7% of Columbus’ previous games this season (35/69), the teams combined to score more than Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine to average 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than the over/under set for this match.
  • The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up this season are 0.1 more than the 6.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Season Stat Insights

  • The Avalanche are the highest-scoring unit in the NHL with an average of 3.7 goals per game, resulting in 256 this season.
  • The Avalanche are ranked 12th in total goals against, allowing 3.0 goals per game (206 total) in league action.
  • With a +50 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the league.
  • The Blue Jackets have the NHL’s 24th-ranked scoring offense (200 total goals, 2.9 per game).
  • The Blue Jackets have allowed 248 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 29th.
  • Their 28th-ranked goal differential is -48.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Moneyline Insights

  • In 58 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Colorado has been victorious 39 times.
  • The Avalanche have won every game they’ve played this season with moneyline odds shorter than -416.
  • Colorado has a 80.6% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.
  • In 62 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has achieved the upset 19 times.
  • Columbus has not been a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +323 odds on them winning this game.
  • The moneyline implies a 23.6% chance of victory for the Blue Jackets.

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Leaders

Avalanche Leaders

  • Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s top contributors this season with 117 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
  • Mikko Rantanen has 93 points (37 goals, 56 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 93 points. He’s contributed 58 assists.
  • In the 54 games Alexandar Georgiev has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 38th in the league.

Blue Jackets Leaders

  • Johnny Gaudreau has scored 11 goals (0.2 per game) and put up 40 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with 51 total points (0.7 per game).
  • Zachary Werenski has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with five goals and 37 assists.
  • Kirill Marchenko’s 18 goals and 15 assists add up to 33 points this season.
  • Elvis Merzlikins is 12-15-8 on the season, allowing 115 goals (3.3 goals against average) and collecting 1033 saves with a .900 save percentage (45th in the league).

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