Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 12/31/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (-182) Avalanche (+150)

Ball Arena is the location where the Colorado Avalanche (22-15-0) will compete against the Winnipeg Jets (26-10-1) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have the Jets at -182 while the Avalanche are sitting at +150. The total is 6.5.

The Winnipeg Jets were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win over the Senators in their previous contest . Winnipeg had 8 mins in the box in this outing. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. The Jets had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this victory. In the game, they scored on 4 of the 23 shots they launched.

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Winnipeg Jets opponents have amassed 101 power play opportunities (22nd in professional hockey) and have tallied 22 goals in those attempts. The Jets thus far have had 1,083 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .916. Winnipeg has attempted 1,052 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.0%. When at even strength, the Jets let the opposition score 69 goals while earning 100 as an offensive unit. Winnipeg comes into tonight with 115 power play opportunities and they have scored 37 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 32.17%. For the year, they have 53 points and their points percentage comes in at .716. In relation to their scoring, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 137 goals (1st in the National Hockey League) this year and have surrendered 91.

The man in net for this game is Eric Comrie. Opponents have racked up 201 goals versus Comrie in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 3.81. Comrie has been in goal for 65 games over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .894 in his 3,162 minutes in the crease. He has accumulated an overall record of 27-31-2 and got the start in 61 games. Over the course of his career, Comrie has 27 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .443. Comrie has had 1,902 shot attempts against him and has gathered 1,701 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Colorado faced the Hockey Club in a game where the Avalanche took home the victory by a final of 4-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but were not able to net one. The Avalanche recorded 4 goals of the 37 shots on goal they took.

The Avalanche are sitting with 97 goals at even strength and 27 goals (8th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Colorado has put up 1,087 shots (9th in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.41%, while allowing the opposition 1,000 shots. So far this season, the Colorado Avalanche have accumulated 124 goals, 44 points, as well as a points percentage of .595. They have allowed 121 goals to be scored by of a combination of 99 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 114 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 23.68%. They have a penalty kill rate of 77.55% on their opponents 98 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 87.9%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Mackenzie Blackwood in net. Teams are averaging 3.40 goals/game and he has yielded 626 goals overall. Blackwood's quality start percentage is 54.9% and he has made 113 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 206 games and has played 11,056 minutes. Blackwood has earned a career mark of 85-92-25 and has participated in 220 contests. He has racked up 5,987 stops out of 6,613 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .905.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-182)

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