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Colorado Avalanche @ Winnipeg Jets - November 7, 2024

November 07, 2024, 9:29am EST

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Colorado Avalanche

+1.5

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+1.5

-200

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Colorado Avalanche

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6.5

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As we gear up for Thursday night’s clash between the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, one can’t help but feel the electricity in the air. The stakes are high; this is not just a game—it’s a battle of division rivals.

The Jets are coming into this matchup on an impressive streak, boasting a 12-1 record overall and having won their last four games. Their offensive prowess has been remarkable, averaging nearly 5 goals per game with a solid shooting percentage hovering around 15.8%. They’re generating offense effectively with 32 shots per game and capitalizing on power plays at an eye-popping rate of 44.4%. With that kind of efficiency, it’s no wonder oddsmakers have placed them as -123 favorites.

On the defensive end, however, while they boast an excellent save percentage of over 91%, their penalty kill leaves something to be desired at 79.3%. That being said, they will need to tighten up against a Colorado team that has proven it can capitalize on mistakes and take advantage when given opportunities.

The Avalanche come into this game with a record of 6-7. They’ve shown flashes of brilliance offensively—averaging over three goals per game—but inconsistencies have plagued them recently. Their shooting percentage trails behind Winnipeg’s at around 11.3%, which might put additional pressure on their power play unit that averages roughly 1.2 goals per game with a solid percentage of about 37%. Notably, Colorado’s recent form shows they’ve hit the Over in five consecutive outings—a sign that they’re finding ways to score even amidst struggles defensively.

Speaking of defense, Colorado’s challenges have been evident with only an 83.5% save rate combined with a dismal penalty kill success rate below 70%. If they cannot find ways to limit quality chances from the red-hot Jets’ forwards, tonight could turn into a long evening for them.

From my coaching perspective—and recalling past rivalries where emotion often overrides statistics—this is where matchups get interesting. The Jets thrive on offensive zone time (53.7%) compared to Colorado’s more balanced approach (55%). When teams like Winnipeg assert themselves early in games through speed and quick transitions, it forces opponents like Colorado to adjust; I expect they’ll do just that by attacking hard right out of the gate.

Based on current trends and statistics leading into this matchup—the over/under set at six-and-a-half seems low given both teams’ ability to generate offense lately along with weaknesses shown defensively by each squad—especially if we see special teams getting involved early and often.

So what can we predict? While there’s always room for surprises in hockey—the consensus appears to favor the Winnipeg Jets not only winning but covering spread as well while pushing towards another high-scoring affair likely resulting in totals exceeding six-and-a-half tonight. As fans settle into their seats ready for puck drop—the intensity will surely build!

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Wager TypeWinnipeg JetsColorado Avalanche
Spread-1.5 (+165) +1.5 (-200)
Moneyline-123+100
TotalUnder 6.5 (-130)Over 6.5 (+106)
Team DataWinnipeg JetsColorado Avalanche
Goals4.923.33
Assists8.336.08
Shots32.3330.75
Shooting %15.84%11.31%
Corsi %50.88%54.18%
Offzone %53.65%55.12%
Power Play Goals1.251.17
SAT A58.9253.75
SAT F60.7564.42
Save %91.80%83.50%
Power Play Chance2.773.54
Power Play %44.44%36.96%
Penalty Kill %79.31%68.57%