The Winnipeg Jets (46-32-3) take on the Colorado Avalanche (49-24-7) Thursday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 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.
The Jets have won 3 in a row after a 3-1 victory at the Minnesota Wild Tuesday. They are 7-3-0 in the last 10 games. Winnipeg is locked into the 2nd Western Conference Wild Card spot and is set to face either the Vegas Golden Knights or Edmonton Oilers in the opening round of the playoffs.
The Avs fell a point behind the Dallas Stars for the Central Division lead after Edmonton beat them 2-1 in overtime Tuesday. The Avs have a game in hand on the Stars, who end their regular season Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Dallas would hold a potential tiebreaker with 4 more regulation wins than the Avs. Colorado is playing without D Cale Makar (lower body), who has been out since April 1.
Jets at Avalanche odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:17 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jets +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Avalanche -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-140) | Avalanche -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)