The Colorado Avalanche (32-4-7) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-18-7) at Ball Arena on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche have won 16 straight at home.
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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Saturday's game.
During the last 10 contests for the Blue Jackets (4-5-1), their offense has put up 32 goals while their defense has given up 28 goals. They have had 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (15.4%).
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Avalanche 5, Blue Jackets 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-332)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche (32-4-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 13 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-3 record (good for 19 points).
- Looking at the three times this season the Avalanche ended a game with just one goal, they have a 2-1-0 record, good for four points.
- Colorado has finished 1-2-2 in the five games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 35 times, and are 29-1-5 in those games (to register 63 points).
- In the 13 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-0-3 record (23 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Colorado is 25-3-5 (55 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 6-1-0 to record 12 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 7-7-14 record in overtime games this season and an 18-18-7 overall record.
- In the 19 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
- Across the nine games this season the Blue Jackets ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- Columbus failed to win all seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 26 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (17-4-5).
- This season, Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 15 points with a record of 6-3-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 10-9-3 (23 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Blue Jackets finished 8-8-4 in those contests (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.05 | Goals Scored | 2.98 | 20th |
| 1st | 2.21 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 28th |
| 1st | 34.4 | Shots | 29.9 | 4th |
| 8th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 30th |
| 24th | 16.78% | Power Play % | 17.76% | 21st |
| 1st | 85.37% | Penalty Kill % | 75.61% | 29th |
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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