Avalanche vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - Dec. 19

The Colorado Avalanche (24-2-7), winners of 11 straight home games, host the Winnipeg Jets (15-16-2) at Ball Arena on Friday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Friday's game.

The Jets have put up a 3-5-2 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 27 total goals (two power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 8.3%) while allowing 30 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Jets Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Avalanche 5, Jets 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-262)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche have a 24-2-7 record overall, with a 2-7-9 record in games that have required overtime.
  • Colorado is 6-1-3 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they won.
  • Colorado has scored two goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
  • The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 28 times, and are 22-1-5 in those games (to record 49 points).
  • In the 12 games when Colorado has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-0-3 record (21 points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, Colorado is 18-1-5 (41 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 5-1-0 (10 points).

Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have posted a record of 2-2-4 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 15-16-2.
  • Winnipeg has earned seven points (3-7-1) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Jets registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
  • Winnipeg has earned four points (1-2-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Jets have scored three or more goals 20 times, earning 28 points from those matchups (14-6-0).
  • This season, Winnipeg has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 8-5-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 5-7-0 (10 points).
  • The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 10-9-1 to register 21 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Jets AVG Jets Rank
1st 4.03 Goals Scored 2.94 20th
1st 2.21 Goals Allowed 3 14th
1st 34.8 Shots 26.6 23rd
10th 27 Shots Allowed 28.7 21st
25th 15.65% Power Play % 20% 13th
2nd 85.26% Penalty Kill % 79.82% 20th

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