The Colorado Avalanche (3-0-1) and Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-105o / -115u). The Avalanche are a -160 favorite to win outright, while the Blue Jackets are +140 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets predictions and NHL picks.
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Pick
| Avalanche Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +155 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | -160 |
| Blue Jackets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | +140 |
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+155), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-190)
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under: 6.5 (-105o / -115u)
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Moneyline: Avalanche -160, Blue Jackets +140
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Preview, Prediction
By Dana Forden
I am going back to this pick, choosing the under on Gabriel Landeskog's shots on goal. Between last playoffs, preseason and this regular season, we now have 19 games for Landeskog since his three-year injury hiatus, and I think it's safe to say that the 33-year-old is not the same player.
His shot rate is down significantly, but more importantly, the role is way down. He was a regular on PP1 (first power play unit), but now he is on the seldom-used PP2, and overall, his minutes have dropped from 20 per game pre-injury to under 14 now.
The Swedish left-winger missed practice yesterday for a maintenance day, but from reading the tea leaves, it seems like he might be getting moved from the second line to the third line tonight as well.
Best Bet: Gabriel Landeskog Under 1.5 Shots On Goal (+130, bet365)
