Avalanche vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 23 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 23, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Mar 21, 2024, 7:09PM
The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Ball Arena on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Avalanche vs Blue Jackets game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Avalanche vs Blue Jackets
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Colorado-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 74% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at Ball Arena.
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Avalanche vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Ball Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Avalanche $1.26, Blue Jackets $4.70
- Line: Avalanche -1.5 ($1.66), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($2.42)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.62, Under $2.40
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Avalanche at $1.26 and the Blue Jackets at $4.70.
The Avalanche are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $1.66 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.42.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.62 and odds for the Under at $2.40.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Avalanche (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Avalanche vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $4.70 with Betfair (5.1% edge) 🔥
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $2.42 with Betfair (5.8% edge) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.40 with Betfair (7.3% edge) 🔥
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Stats Insider's Avalanche vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option due to the 5.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Even though the Avalanche are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blue Jackets +1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.40) that are available from Betfair.
Avalanche vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Colorado vs Columbus on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Avalanche vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs Blue Jackets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is the most likely player to score the first goal in Avalanche vs Blue Jackets.
MacKinnon has a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star has a 47.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nathan MacKinnon: 10.3% probability
- Mikko Rantanen: 10.0% probability
- Valeri Nichushkin: 5.7% probability
- Cale Makar: 4.4% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 4.3% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 7.6% probability
- Boone Jenner: 6.1% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.3% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.1% probability
- Alexandre Texier: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nathan MacKinnon: 47.9% probability
- Mikko Rantanen: 44.8% probability
- Valeri Nichushkin: 32.1% probability
- Cale Makar: 26.7% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 26.6% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 37.9% probability
- Boone Jenner: 30.4% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 24.5% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 22.1% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 17.5% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Colorado vs Columbus match-up at Ball Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Avalanche vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Avalanche and Blue Jackets at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Colorado vs Columbus predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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