Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Blue Jackets

The Colorado Avalanche meet the Columbus Blue Jackets in this NHL matchup at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 16. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Appealing odds of -128 look too good to miss for the Under 6.5 goals selection. The Avalanche and the Blue Jackets might not have enough scoring power.

Colorado Avalanche won their previous game 3-1. This victory at KeyBank Center against Buffalo Sabres was their second road win on the spin. Nathan MacKinnon registered two goals, with Cale Makar scoring one. Goalie Scott Wedgewood was red hot in this one, making 28 saves (.966).

Columbus Blue Jackets lost their last game, being beaten at home to New Jersey Devils 3-2 at Nationwide Arena. Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov each scored one goal. Goalie Jet Greaves made a total of 25 saves (.926).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs triumphed 7-3 when they last played the Blue Jackets. This head-to-head was played at Nationwide Arena. The Avs have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-6	2	.921	4
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-3	3.4	.883	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 34.2 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 2.7 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.5%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 16 points, 9 goals and 7 assists, with Martin Necas racking up 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.99 goal against average with a .882 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.9 goals from 33.7 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

The top points scorer is Zach Werenski with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Adam Fantilli is next best after registering 9 points, 8 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 1.15 GAA with a .963 SV%, including two shutouts.

Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is -128 available for Under 6.5 goals and that is our pick. It stands to reason that this NHL encounter will go under the line, with the lamp not being lit very often.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Avalanche vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Avalanche games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Avalanche games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.

Under 6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nathan MacKinnon To Score +115

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) has scored at least one goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +115 which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 1 - 4 Blue Jackets

There are betting odds of +2400 that the Blue Jackets land a 4-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Blue Jackets

1-0

Avalanche

+6000

Blue Jackets

+6600

2-0

Avalanche

+5500

Blue Jackets

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1800

3-0

Avalanche

+2900

Blue Jackets

+5000

3-1

Avalanche

+1900

Blue Jackets

+2500

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Blue Jackets

+1000

4-0

Avalanche

+3300

Blue Jackets

+6600

4-1

Avalanche

+1300

Blue Jackets

+2400

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Blue Jackets

+2000

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Blue Jackets

+1100

5-0

Avalanche

+5500

Blue Jackets

+12000

5-1

Avalanche

+1900

Blue Jackets

+4000

5-2

Avalanche

+1200

Blue Jackets

+2400

5-3

Avalanche

+1900

Blue Jackets

+2800

5-4

Avalanche

+1700

Blue Jackets

+2000

6-1

Avalanche

+4000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-2

Avalanche

+2200

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-3

Avalanche

+2000

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-4

Avalanche

+3500

Blue Jackets

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-1

Avalanche

+6600

Blue Jackets

+14000

7-2

Avalanche

+5500

Blue Jackets

+12000

7-3

Avalanche

+4000

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-4

Avalanche

+4500

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-5

Avalanche

+8000

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-6

Avalanche

+10000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-4

Avalanche

+8000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Colorado Avalanche are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -164 about them triumphing means a 62% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Columbus Blue Jackets are least likely to win at +136.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -110.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-164

Blue Jackets

+136

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-114

Tie

+330

Blue Jackets

+245

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+144

Blue Jackets +1.5

-179

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 34.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 33.3
• Hits: 33.8
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 27.5
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 32.8
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.9

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