Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 22nd at the Ball Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Jets’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Avalanche’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Winnipeg

-Recent betting trends in games played between Colorado and Winnipeg

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Avalanche and Jets

Jets Look to Bounce Back

The Jets overall this season have been good, but they really struggled in the last game. The Jets faced off against the Utah Hockey Club and they scored two goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Nikolaj Ehlers finished with two assists. Nino Niederreiter had a strong game scoring a goal. Connor Hellebuyck was in goal and he wasn’t good enough. He saved 23 of the 27 shots that he faced. 

The Jets are averaging 3.47 goals while their defense is giving up 2.46 goals per game. The offense is naked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. They are averaging 28.46 shots per game which is 16th in the league. They are shooting 12.23 percent which is 3rd in the league. Opponents are only shooting 8.67 percent and that is first in the league. Getting the start for the Jets will be Connor Hellebuyck and he sits with a 28-7-2 record and is giving up 2.02 goals per game. The Jets will face the Hockey Club, Flames, Canadiens, and Bruins following this one.

Why the Jets Will beat the Avalanche

• The Avalanche have lost three of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have won two of the Avalanche’s last three games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in four of the Avalanche’s last five games.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Ball Arena.
• The Jets have won the second period in three of their last four games at Ball Arena.

Avalanche Look to Bounce Back

The Avalanche have lost two of the last three games and they really struggled in the last game. In the last game against the Minnesota Wild, the Avalanche scored only one goal, and that led to the defeat. Nathan MacKinnon scored the only goal for the Avalanche. Mackenzie Blackwood started in goal and he saved 23 of the 26 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Dallas Stars, they were able to secure a 6-3 victory. 

The Avalanche are averaging 3.31 goals while their defense is giving up 3.1 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th in the league. Nathan MacKinnon has scored 18 goals and added 56 assists so far this season. Mackenzie Blackwood comes into this game with a 15-13-4 record overall and he is giving up 2.56 goals per game. They are going to need him to be lights out in this game. 

Why the Avalanche Will Beat the Jets

• The Avalanche have won each of their last seven night games following a loss.
• The Jets have lost each of their last three road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 12 night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last five night games following a loss.

Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction

The Avalanche and the Jets are going to find success with the offense. The Jets are averaging 3.47 goals while the Avalanche are averaging 3.13 goals per game. The Avalanche’s defense is giving up 3.1 goals per game. Look for the Avalanche and Jets to both score at least four goals and they will get the job done. Back the over to cash here.