Columbus Blue Jackets - Colorado Avalanche predictions and free betting tips [01/04/2024]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to host Colorado Avalanche in an upcoming NHL regular championship match.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Currently languishing at the bottom of the league table, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a record of 24 wins and 38 losses, amassing a total of 60 points. Their ongoing season has been fraught with difficulty. Following a series of six straight losses, including a stinging 6-1 defeat at the hands of Colorado, they managed to triumph in a penalty shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 4:3, a significant morale booster for the team. Stalwart, Boone Jenner, who leads the team with 22 goals and 35 points, missed the last game due to illness, casting doubts over his participation in upcoming matches. On the offence, Columbus score an average of 2.84 goals per game, while on the defence side they concede 3.65 goals per game.

This puts them at the 25th spot in the league for goals scored and at the last for goals conceded. Their power-play percentage stands at 14.6%, highlighting a lacklustre offence, and they stop 76.3% of the opposition's power-plays, showcasing their defensive struggles. Notable players for Columbus include not only Boone Jenner but also Johnny Gaudreau with his 44 assists, Kirill Marchenko with his 19 goals and 16 assists, Egor Chinakhov with his 16 goals, 13 assists (though currently injured), Dmitri Voronkov with 17 goals, 14 assists, and defenceman Ivan Provorov with 5 goals and 25 assists.

Colorado Avalanche

En route to securing their playoff spot in the Stanley Cup for the seventh consecutive time, Colorado Avalanche are continuing their strong show in the ongoing season with a record of 47 wins and 21 losses, totalling 100 points. With only a three-point lag from the Central Division leaders, Dallas Stars, they are eagerly awaiting their last meet of the season, which could be the division championship decider. Key player Nathan MacKinnon continues to shine bright with two goals and two assists in their last game against Nashville Predators (7:4), solidifying his top position in the NHL's top scorers' list with a total of 127 points.

Notably, Nichushkin missed recent games due to injury, but might likely join the team in forthcoming matches. Averaging 3.74 goals per game and seizing 24.9% of power-play opportunities, Colorado Avalanche demonstrate the best offence in the NHL, while allowing 2.96 goals per game places them at the 12th spot in the league for defence. Following their victory over Nashville, the team is buckling up for their upcoming tussle with Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers, hoping to fortify their standings ahead of the playoffs.

Head-to-Head Matches

The last meetup on Mar 23, 2024, saw the Avalanche claim a sweeping victory over Jackets with a scoreline of 6:1. Earlier, on Nov 5, 2022, Colorado also dominated the play, winning 6:3. However, other games had more balanced results. Columbus fell to Colorado 1:5 on Nov 4, 2022, and 3:6 on Nov 7, 2021. But Columbus also had their share of triumphs, winning 4:2 on Nov 4, 2021, and clinching a 5:4 victory in overtime during their previous face-off.

Betting Predictions for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche Match

My bet is on the visting team, Colorado. With Columbus' season nearing its end and not much left to motivate them, the Avalanche are vying against Dallas for a top spot in the west.