| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-16-2 | 24-2-7 |
| Spread | +1.5 -125 | -1.5 105 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (114) | Under 6.5 (-135) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Avalanche have 55 points this season with a 24-2-7 record, and are 19-14 ATS and 14-19 in over/under. They have a 13-0-2 home record and a 11-2-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-3 road win over the Kraken, and their previous three games were a 4-2 home win against the Predators, a 6-2 home win against the Panthers, and a 4-3 road shootout loss against the Predators.
Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 4.03 goals per game and are scoring 15.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.21 goals per game and are killing 85.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 58 points and 28 goals, while Martin Necas leads the team in assists with 31. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 14-1-4 record, with 2.11 GAA and .920 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 10-1-1 record, with 2.26 GAA and .920 SV%.
Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets have 32 points this season with a 15-16-2 record, and are 15-17 ATS and 18-14 in over/under. They have a 8-7-1 home record and a 7-9-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 0-1 road loss to the Blues, and their previous three games were a 2-3 home overtime loss against the Senators, a 5-1 home win against the Capitals, and a 3-6 home loss against the Bruins.
Offensively, the Jets are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 79.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Kyle Connor leads the Jets with 41 points and 26 assists, while Mark Scheifele leads the team in goals with 16. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 9-7-1 record, with 2.36 GAA and .918 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 6-8-1 record, with 3.30 GAA and .886 SV%.
Winnipeg Jets @ Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends: December 19, 2025
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won each of their last 11 home games.
- The Jets have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last nine home games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last seven night games at Ball Arena following a road win.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last four games.
- The Avalanche have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last five games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have won the third period in seven of their last eight road games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last five home games against the Jets following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five games as road underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last 11 home games against the Jets.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine night games at Ball Arena.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last six home games.
- Cale Makar has recorded an assist in eight of the Avalanche’s last nine home games.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks T1st in the league for Points (58) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in three of the Jets’ last four games against the Avalanche.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Jets’ last eight games.
- Adam Lowry has scored 10 career goals against the Avalanche – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.03).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.21).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 6th in the league in penalty minutes this season (336).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T25th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.91).
Jets vs Avalanche Prediction
The Jets are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Avalanche, but the Avs are 3-1 in their last 4 home meetings against the Jets. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
In this Jets vs Avalanche Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -241 home favorites. The Avalanche have been the best team in hockey this season as they have both the best offense and best defense in the league, winning by an average of 1.82 goals per game. They are 5-1 in their last 6 games, while on the other hand, the Jets are struggling even with Hellebuyck back in the lineup, as they are 1-5 in their last 6 games. I expect the hosts to dominate this game, so take the Avalanche on the puckline in this one.