Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets betting odds and trends

The Colorado Avalanche have been made -345 on the moneyline versus the Columbus Blue Jackets (+273) on Monday, despite this game taking place at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

Take a look at our betting preview for this contest, and discover all of our expert NHL predictions, too!

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Avalanche to win vs Blue Jackets -345

Bet $20, Payout $25.80

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Monday, April 1, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, ALT, and BSOH
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Favorite: Avalanche (-345)
  • Underdog: Blue Jackets (+273)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Quick Facts

  • Colorado and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 42 of 74 games this season.
  • Columbus has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 38 of 74 games this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 6.6, is 0.1 more than Monday’s over/under.
  • The 6.6 goals per game these two clubs 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 top-scoring unit in the league with an average of 3.7 goals per game, resulting in 277 this season.
  • On defense, the Avalanche have allowed 219 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 13th in league action.
  • With a +58 goal differential, they’re ranked third-best in the NHL.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored 210 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 25th in the league.
  • The Blue Jackets have conceded 3.6 goals per game, 270 total, which ranks 30th among league teams.
  • They have a -60 goal differential, which ranks 29th in the league.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Moneyline Insights

  • In 63 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Colorado has won 42 times.
  • In five games with moneyline oddds lower than -345, the Avalanche have four wins.
  • Based on the moneyline odds, Colorado has a 77.5% chance of winning this contest.
  • Columbus has 20 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 67 times).
  • Columbus has yet to win as an underdog with odds of +273 or longer on the moneyline this season in three such games.
  • The moneyline set in this contest implies a 26.8% chance for the Blue Jackets to win.

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Leaders

Avalanche Leaders

  • Nathan MacKinnon has been imperative to Colorado’s offense this season, putting up 127 points in 74 games.
  • Mikko Rantanen has 100 points (39 goals, 61 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Cale Makar has contributed 81 points for Colorado in 69 games this season, scoring on 9.1% of his shots and recording 19 goals and 62 assists.
  • As Colorado’s top goalie, Alexandar Georgiev has recorded 37 wins and 15 losses this season while allowing 161 goals with 1461 saves.

Blue Jackets Leaders

  • Johnny Gaudreau has recorded 11 goals and 44 assists in 74 games for Columbus, good for 55 points.
  • Zachary Werenski has collected 47 points this season, with seven goals and 40 assists.
  • Boone Jenner is a crucial contributor on offense for Columbus with 22 goals and 13 assists.
  • Elvis Merzlikins is 13-17-8 this season, compiling 1137 saves and allowing 130 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (51st in the league).

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