The Winnipeg Jets (49-24-6) visit the Colorado Avalanche (49-24-6) on Saturday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Jets lead 2-0
The Jets have won the first 2 meetings this season, including a 4-2 win in Denver as a moderate underdog (+125) as the total (6) pushed at most shops. Winnipeg has won 5 of the past 7 meetings in this series, and the Over-Under has split 2-2-3 in the past 7 battles.
The Avalanche and Jets are tied for 2nd place with 104 points, so home-ice advantage is at stake in this potential first-round playoff matchup. Colorado picked up a 5-2 win against the Minnesota Wild last time out, halting a 2-4-1 skid in the previous 7 outings.