Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 4/1/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Monday, April 1, 2024

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Bally Sports Ohio

Odds/Point Spread: Avalanche (-295) Blue Jackets (+235)

Nationwide Arena is the location where the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-38-12) will try to defeat the Colorado Avalanche (47-21-6) on Monday. The odds on this game have Colorado at -295 and Columbus is sitting at +235. The total is set at 7.

The Colorado Avalanche came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 7-4 win over the Predators in their previous game. The Avalanche had a solid offensive output and it showed in this win. In the game, they converted 7 out of the 42 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 6 chances with extra men on the ice and scored 3 goals. Colorado amassed 10 penalty minutes for this game.

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Colorado Avalanche opponents have 237 power play opportunities (8th in pro hockey) and have scored 42 goals in those chances. The Avalanche so far have had 2,185 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .900. Colorado has attempted 2,449 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.3%. At even strength, the Avalanche have conceded 177 goals while getting 213 as an offensive unit. Colorado comes into the game with 257 power play chances and they have added 64 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 24.90%. For the season, they have earned 100 points and their points % is .676. In regard to their scoring, the Colorado Avalanche have tallied 277 goals (1st in hockey) this season and have given up 219.

The player between the pipes for this game is Alexandar Georgiev. During his career on the ice, Georgiev has accounted for 126 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .534. His save percentage is at .909 for his 14,086 minutes played. Georgiev has had 7,272 shot attempts against him and has amassed 6,612 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 660 goals against Georgiev in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.81. He has an overall record of 135-79-21 and got the start in 236 games. Georgiev has taken the ice for 249 games throughout his pro hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Columbus played the Penguins in a matchup where the Blue Jackets got the tie by a score of 3-3. They had 4 power play chances in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Blue Jackets converted 3 goals out of the 38 shots on goal they pursued.

Columbus has tried 2,232 shots (18th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.41%, while allowing their opponents 2,505 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.30% on their oppositions 211 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.2%. They have a tally of 199 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 14.57%. The Blue Jackets have accumulated 181 goals at even strength and 29 goals (32nd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 270 goals to be scored by way of 220 goals at even strength and 50 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the year, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a total of 210 goals, 60 points, in addition to a points percentage of .405.

On the other side of the ice you will find Daniil Tarasov protecting the goal. Tarasov has a lifetime record of 11-24-4 and has participated in 43 games. Tarasov's quality start rate is 52.5% and he has 21 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has racked up 1,240 stops out of the 1,374 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .902. His opposition is averaging 3.42 goals per game and he has yielded 134 goals altogether. He has made the start in 40 contests and has been on the ice for 2,348 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Columbus (+235)

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