The Winnipeg Jets (1-1-0) take on the defending-champion Colorado Avalanche (2-1-0) Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Jets have been on each side of a 4-1 pendulum in their first 2 games, falling by that score to the Dallas Stars Monday. They surprised the New York Rangers by that score in their 1st game of the season. C Mark Scheifele has gotten off to a quick start with 3 goals in the first 2 games.
Colorado continues to roll with at least 3 goals in all 3 games. C Nathan MacKinnon, RW Mikko Rantanen and RW Valeri Nichushkin each have at least 6 points. The Avs overwhelmed the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Monday after a 5-3 setback to Calgary.
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