NHL betting odds interest swings to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Colorado battle on Thursday at Pepsi Center as the Avalanche try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Colorado Avalanche were listed earlier today as 118 moneyline underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.8-2.6 win for the Blue Jackets on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 12-5-4 this season, while the Avalanche are 9-11-1. Columbus is 7-13-1 on the totals; Colorado is 8-10-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Columbus injuries news.
The Colorado Avalanche sit at No. 23 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Columbus Blue Jackets sit at a No. 1 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.24 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.29 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 15.38% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 83.93% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Jackets were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Lightning. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at -129 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Avalanche were a 5-3 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Predators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Nashville at -118 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Columbus is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Columbus is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- Columbus is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Columbus's last 10 games on the road
- Colorado is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
- Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Colorado is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home
- Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at Arizona, Saturday, December 3rd
Colorado home to Dallas, Saturday, December 3rd
