The'Colorado Avalanche'(31-19-5) and'Winnipeg Jets'(35-22-1) meet Friday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche won as +100 home underdogs Sunday with a 6-5 overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers. RW Mikko Rantanen'scored the game-winner as Colorado came back from a 3-goal deficit. The Avalanche are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. teams with a winning record.
The Jets lost 2-1 as -107 favorites Wednesday at the New York Islanders. LW Nikolaj Ehlers'scored the lone goal for the Jets, who lost for the 3rd time in their last 4 games. Winnipeg is 24-8 in its last 32 home games.
Winnipeg leads the season series 2-0. The Jets won as +123 home underdogs in a 5-0 rout of the Avalanche as the Under (6) cashed in the most recent meeting Nov. 29.