Keep reading to see our Blue Jackets vs Avalanche NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Blue Jackets visit Denver with a record of 0-1.
- Columbus is 2nd in power play goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Wild.
- The Avalanche look to improve on their 0-1-0 record.
- Colorado are currently 5th in assists this season..
- The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Golden Knights.
Blue Jackets vs Avalanche Preview
Looking to win big? The Blue Jackets and Avalanche face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are hosting the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Avalanche as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Avalanche Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Colorado Avalanche
- Where: Denver at Ball Arena
- Date: Saturday, October 12th
- Betting Odds COL -1.5, CBJ +266 | COL -338 O/U 6.5
Blue Jackets Preview: Are the Blue Jackets Ready for a Road Win?
The Blue Jackets dropped their season opener, falling 3-2 to the Wild. Columbus was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 5 goals fell short of that mark, leaving the Blue Jackets with an 0-1 record.
Columbus tied the game twice, but the Wild pulled ahead for good with a goal at 10:02 in the third period. Kent Johnson and Zach Werenski each scored for the Blue Jackets in the loss.
Columbus fired 33 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to the Wild. Kent Johnson scored his first goal of the season, and Zach Werenski added another on a power play, his 7th shot on goal. Johnson also picked up an assist, giving him two points in the game.
Yegor Chinakhov earned his first assist of the season, while Cole Sillinger and Damon Severson each recorded their first assists on Johnson's goal. The Blue Jackets had 15 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, Columbus gave up the first goal at 2:09 in the first period and another at 16:35 in the second. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed a power-play goal at 9:58, which proved to be the game-winner for Minnesota. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins finished with 23 saves and a save percentage of 88.5%.
Avalanche Preview: Pressure Builds for Colorado as Home Favorites
The Avalanche dropped their season opener, losing 8-4 on the road to the Golden Knights. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 12, easily surpassing that mark. Colorado, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Their record now stands at 0-1-0.
Colorado initially took the lead with a goal at 9:12 in the first period, but the Golden Knights quickly responded and went on to score three unanswered goals in the first period. Mikko Rantanen was a bright spot for the Avalanche, recording a hat trick in the loss.
Mikko Rantanen led the Avalanche offense with a hat trick in their 8-4 loss to Vegas, scoring his third goal of the season at 13:01 in the 3rd period. Rantanen found the net on 6 shots, while Casey Mittelstadt added his first goal of the season, scoring at 17:32 in the 2nd period.
Colorado took 32 shots on goal and recorded 8 assists, with Cale Makar contributing two assists. The Avalanche scored once in the 1st period, twice in the 2nd, and added their final goal in the 3rd period.
The Avalanche's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 8 goals on just 20 shots from the Golden Knights. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev made 11 saves but finished with a 68.8% save percentage. Colorado's defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 19 hits, and 9 blocks, but they gave up the first goal just 45 seconds into the 1st period and allowed three more in the 3rd, including an empty-netter with 36 seconds left.
Blue Jackets vs Avalanche Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road games, Columbus has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across the Avalanche last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Avalanche have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.
Bet on the Blue Jackets vs Avalanche Game
Use the visual below to click on the odds you want to bet. This will take you to the sportsbook of your choice allowing you to sign up and make your bet
Blue Jackets vs Avalanche Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Avalanche -1.5
- Bet this NHL Game at BetMGM| DraftKings | Fanduel | BetRivers
