In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 11th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 28-12-3 this season after they lost to LA in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg tied the game at one in the third period but ended up getting the loss in overtime. The Jets were outshot by a total of 23-19, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got their lone goal from Scheifele, while Comrie stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Jets defeated the Predators by a score of 5-2 but did lose to the Red Wings by a score of 4-2 before that. Winnipeg has lost four of their last five games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 59 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.62 goals per game and they have allowed 2.52 goals against per game, while also going 32% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 23 goals, 31 assists, and 142 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 24 goals, 25 assists, and 96 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 25-6-2 with a 2.09 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 26-16-1 this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Colorado led 2-1 after the first period and they scored the last four goals in the game for the easy win. The Avalanche outshot Minnesota by a total of 27-25, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Colton, Kelly, Lehkonen, MacKinnon, O’Connor, and Rantanen, while Blackwood stopped 24 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Avalanche lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Panthers by a score of 3-1 before that. Colorado has won eight of their last ten games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 53 points. Colorado has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also averaging 22% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 15 goals, 53 assists, and 163 shots on goal, while Mikko Rantanen has added 25 goals, 35 assists, and 120 shots on goal this year. Mackenzie Blackwood is 8-1-1 with a 1.61 goals against average and a .940 save percentage for the Avs this season.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Jets
- The Jets have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Avalanche have won six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last six games against the Jets following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Jets’ last nine home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 11 of the Avalanche’s last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
- Vladislav Namestnikov has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Saturday appearances against Western Conference opponents at Canada Life Centre.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in nine of his last 10 road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Valeri Nichushkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Avalanche’s last 10 games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (32.28%).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only two teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.40).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.47).
Jets vs Avalanche Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a back-to-back after playing the Kings last night, but they will be at home for this game. The Jets have been one of the best home teams in the NHL so far this year, while the Avalanche are 14-8-0 on the road. Colorado did beat Minnesota by a score of 6-1 in their last game, but this will be their third game in four nights. Both of these teams have been very strong offensively this year and while the Jets have great defensive numbers on the season, they have had some issues recently. This should be a great game between two very solid teams, but I have to side with the Avalanche, as Blackwood has been unreal since coming over in a trade.