Avalanche vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - March 26

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The Colorado Avalanche (47-13-10) will aim to prolong a three-game win streak when they face the Winnipeg Jets (30-29-12) on the road on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Jets have recorded a 5-3-2 record after putting up 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.

Avalanche vs. Jets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Avalanche 4, Jets 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-188)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche are 47-13-10 overall and 6-10-16 in overtime contests.
  • In the 16 games Colorado has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-4 record (good for 22 points).
  • The six times this season the Avalanche finished a game with only one goal, they went 2-2-2 (six points).
  • Colorado has taken six points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-5-2 record).
  • The Avalanche are 43-5-6 in the 54 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 92 points).
  • In the 22 games when Colorado has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 37 points after finishing 16-1-5.
  • In the 53 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 35-10-8 (78 points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 11-3-0 to record 22 points.

Jets Splits and Trends

  • The Jets have a 30-29-12 record this season and are 6-12-18 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • Winnipeg has earned 30 points (11-11-8) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Jets registered just one goal in 13 games and they've earned two points (0-11-2) in those contests.
  • Winnipeg has eight points (3-4-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Jets have earned 62 points in their 44 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 12-9-4 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 10-13-3 (23 points).
  • The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Jets finished 20-16-8 in those matchups (48 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Jets AVG Jets Rank
1st 3.71 Goals Scored 2.83 24th
1st 2.44 Goals Allowed 3.04 14th
1st 33.7 Shots 26.4 24th
6th 26.1 Shots Allowed 27.9 17th
27th 16.74% Power Play % 17.68% 24th
2nd 83.17% Penalty Kill % 78.68% 18th

Avalanche vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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