Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Nov 5, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Nokia Arena on Saturday, beginning at 2:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Avalanche-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 68% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-105), Avalanche -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +220, Avalanche -255
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+112)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -105 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +220, which means you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -255, where you can risk $255 to win $100, for a total payout of $355, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +112.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +220 via BetMGM (1.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.7% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+112) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nokia Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 47.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 10.3% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.6% probability
• Cale Makar: 5.6% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.6% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 5.5% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 8.6% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 3.6% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 3.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 47.5% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 43.7% probability
• Cale Makar: 32.7% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 31.4% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 31.2% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 40.1% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 33.8% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 25.3% probability
• Boone Jenner: 21.5% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 18.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday November 5, 2022.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Avalanche at Nokia Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday November 5, 2022
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Nokia Arena

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