Avalanche vs Jets Prediction 3/26/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Avalanche vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 26th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 47-13-10 this season after they defeated the Penguins by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Colorado led 4-1 after the first period and they added one goal in the second and third for the easy win. The Avalanche were out shot by a total of 32-30, won 51.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Colton, Kelly, MacKinnon, Necas (2), and Malinski, while Wedgewood stopped 30 out of 32 shots, which was a .938 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 4-1. The Avalanche have won three games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 104 points. Colorado has scored 3.71 goals per game and they have allowed 2.44 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 83.2% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 46 goals and 69 assists, while Martin Necas has added 34 goals and 54 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Scott Wedgewood, who is 26-5-6 with a 2.19 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 30-29-12 this year after they defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg had their lead cut to 3-1 in the second period, but they scored the only goal in the third to seal the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 27-21, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Iafallo, Perfetti, and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 26 out of 27 shots, which was a .963 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-4 before that. The Jets have won two games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 72 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 32 goals and 54 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 32 goals and 49 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 18-19-11 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this season. 

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Jets’ last eight games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Avalanche have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Avalanche have lost the second period in four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Jets have lost eight of their last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in six of their last eight games at Canada Life Centre against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Avalanche have won the third period in five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Jets’ last eight home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Avalanche’s last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Avalanche’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Jets’ last eight night games at Canada Life Centre.
• Kyle Connor has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Avalanche as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last nine games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Avalanche vs Jets Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup riding a three game winning streak and they continue to have a nice lead in the Central standings. The Avalanche are 24-7-5 on the road this year, while the Jets are 18-13-6 at home. Winnipeg has won two in a row, but they have had a disappointing season and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five games. I think Colorado’s high scoring offense will attack the Jets defense, while Winnipeg has scored four goals in two of their last four. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5