The first-round NHL playoffs series between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado has lived up to expectations through the first two games, with the Jets winning Game 1 7-6 and the Avalanche responding with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 to even the series. The Jets earned home-ice advantage after finishing second in the NHL standings for the Central Division, while the Avalanche stumbled down the stretch, finishing third in the Central.
Jets vs Avalanche Picks
- NHL Pick: Jets +145
Connor Hellebuyck (2.39 GAA, .921 save percentage), the favorite in NHL picks to win the Vezina Trophy, is the projected starting goaltender for the Jets betting analysis and Alexander Georgiev (3.02 GAA, .897 save percentage) is likely to get the start once again in goal for the Avalanche. Let’s take a closer look at the Jets vs Avalanche betting analysis.
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Odds
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Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Information
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche
Location of the game: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
Date & Time: Friday, April 26 at 10 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN and Sportsnet (Canada)
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Recent Scores
Colorado Avalanche responded with a dominant performance in Game 2 of the Jets vs Avalanche betting analysis, beating Winnipeg 5-2 and outshooting them 32-30. They trailed 2-1 midway through the second period and stormed back with three goals in the last five minutes of the second period, including a backbreaking goal by Josh Manson with seven seconds left.
The Jets won Game 1 of the NHL schedule series 7-6, scoring seven times on just 23 shots on Georgiev. Kyle Connor and Adam Lowry each scored twice, while Cale Makar led Colorado with three points (1 goal, 2 assists).
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis
Jets Need Better from Hellebuyck
The Jets, which were among the most consistent NHL teams all season, played well in the first two games but Hellebucyk, who is likely going to win the Vezina, allowed 10 goals and had a save percentage of .870. That’s well below his .921 save percentage in the regular season. He’ll be better in Game 3.
Winnipeg Jets ranked 15th in goals (3.16) and 17th in shots (30.3) in the regular season. Mark Scheifele led the team in NHL player stats with 72 points (25 goals, 47 assists).
Georgiev is the Key to Success for Colorado
There’s no question the Avalanche boast one of the best offenses in the league – they finished first in goals (3.68) and fifth in shots (33.0) – but had questions in goal all season long. Georgiev finished the season with a sub-900 save percentage and nine goals on 53 shots in the first two games. The Avalanche need him to play like he did in Game 2 if they’re going to have a chance in the Jets vs Avalanche betting analysis for Game 3.
Nathan MacKinnon, who led the Avalanche in NHL player stats with 140 points (51 goals, 89 assists), has three points (1 goal, 2 assists) through the first two NHL games of the series. Makar leads the Avalanche in playoff scoring with five points (1 goal, 4 assists).
Updates
Morgan Barron is the lone absence for the Jets, while Samuel Girard, Jonathan Drouin, and Logan O’Connor are on the NHL injury report for the Avalanche.
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Jets are +145 moneyline underdogs with NHL Vegas odds of +1.5 (-175) for the puck line. The Avalanche are -170 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (+145) puck line odds. The total for the Jets Avalanche odds is 5.5.
Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Prediction
Expect a long series for the Jets vs Avalanche betting analysis. The two teams will likely split the next two games, but the Jets have the advantage as the road underdogs. Hellebuyck has more to offer, while Georgiev has looked incredibly shaky all season and in the last two games.
- NHL Pick: Jets +145
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