The Ball Arena in Denver is set to host a pivotal Central Division matchup as the Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3) look to extend their division lead against the Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1) on Wednesday night.
The Jets enter the contest looking to snap a two-game losing streak, having dropped recent decisions to Calgary and Utah despite maintaining the NHL's top-scoring offense with 167 goals this season.
Colorado aims to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Minnesota, led by Nathan MacKinnon's impressive 74-point campaign (18 goals, 56 assists) and Mikko Rantanen's 63-point contribution.
Both teams have shown contrasting strengths, with Winnipeg boasting the league's second-best goals-against average at 2.46, while Colorado's offense averages a solid 3.31 goals per game.
The historical matchup between these teams remains closely contested, with the teams splitting their last ten meetings evenly.
With key players like Connor Hellebuyck (.927 save percentage) and MacKinnon leading their respective sides, this matchup promises to deliver an intense battle between two of the Central Division's powerhouses.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets: who will win?
For tonight's Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 50.33% chance of defeating the Avalanche.
Winnipeg Jets: 50.33% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 118 goals against in 48 games)
- Superior point total (65 points in 48 games vs Avalanche's 57)
- Better goal differential (+49 compared to Avalanche's +10)
Colorado Avalanche: 49.67% win probability
- Defensive struggles (150 goals against, 32 more than Jets)
- Inconsistent recent form (LWLWL in last 5 games)
- Lower win percentage (28 wins in 48 games vs Jets' 31 in 48)
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets odds
| Colorado Avalanche | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -135 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +115 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Colorado Avalanche have won 28 out of 48 matches this season.
- 2The Winnipeg Jets have won 31 out of 48 matches this season.
- 3With 57 points, the Colorado Avalanche holds the 6th position in the league standings.
- 4Winnipeg Jets's 65 points place them 1st in the rankings.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets form
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets head to head
Colorado Avalanche
67%
Winnipeg Jets
33%
Jan 12, 2025
Winnipeg Jets
3 : 0
Colorado Avalanche
Jan 1, 2025
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Nov 8, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
1 : 0
Colorado Avalanche
May 1, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
3 : 6
Colorado Avalanche
Apr 28, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
5 : 1
Winnipeg Jets
Apr 27, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
6 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
