In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Jets Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 26th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets have 72 points this season with a 30-29-12 record, and are 33-38 ATS and 36-33 in over/under. They have a 18-13-6 home record and a 12-16-6 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home win over the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road shootout win over the Rangers, a 5-4 road shootout loss to the Penguins, and a 6-1 road loss to the Bruins.
Offensively, the Jets are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring 17.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.04 goals per game and are killing 78.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 86 points and 32 goals, adding a team-high 54 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 18-19-11 record, with 2.81 GAA and .898 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .897 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Avalanche have 104 points this season with a 47-13-10 record, and are 36-34 ATS and 30-38 in over/under. They have a 23-6-5 home record and a 24-7-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 6-2 road win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime win over the Capitals, a 4-1 road win over the Blackhawks, and a 2-1 home shootout loss to the Stars.
Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 3.71 goals per game and are scoring 16.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.44 goals per game and are killing 83.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 115 points and 46 goals, adding a team-high 69 assists. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 26-5-6 record, with 2.19 GAA and .916 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 20-8-1 record, with 2.42 GAA and .906 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche @ Winnipeg Jets Betting Trends: March 26, 2026
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last six games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Avalanche have lost 12 of their last 20 games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last 12 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 road games following a road win.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last five games against the Avalanche.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 road games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Avalanche’s last five games.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in 10 of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Jets’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 11 games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Avalanche’s last nine night games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last four games as home underdogs.
- Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Alex Iafallo has recorded two points against the Avalanche this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for Goals (46) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.71).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.44).
Avalanche vs Jets Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with each team winning at home. The Jets won 3-1 and the Avalanche 3-2 and the Jets are 3-1 in their last 4 head-to-head meetings.
In this Avalanche vs Jets Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -185 home favorites. Both teams have won three and two straight games, following their previous three-game losing streaks. The Avalanche have been playing excellent defense lately, having allowed just 7 goals in their last four games, while the Jets have allowed 4+ goals in three of their last five games. Lay the juice and get the far better team to get the job done, so take the Avalanche on the moneyline.