Avalanche vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Mar 26, 2026 , 12:02 PM ET • 3 min read

Parker's prediction: Colorado peppers Connor Hellebuyck with pucks in Central Division clash.

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Connor Hellebuyck o27.5  Total Saves (-130) Connor Hellebuyck o27.5 Total Saves (-130)
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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

The Winnipeg Jets welcome the Presidents' Trophy favorite Colorado Avalanche to the Canada Life Centre tonight. 

My top Avalanche vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks expect Winnipeg netminder Connor Hellebuyck to be busy between the pipes on Thursday, March 26. 

Avalanche vs Jets prediction

Avalanche vs Jets best bet: Connor Hellebuyck Over 27.5 saves (-130)

Since returning from the Olympics, Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck has posted a rock-solid .909 save percentage across eight home starts, and he’s set to face oodles of rubber tonight.

The Colorado Avalanche average the most shots per game (33.8) and rank second in Corsi For percentage at five-on-five.

Colorado has won the first three games of its current four-game road trip, so I’m anticipating the Avs keeping the pedal to the metal tonight, especially with the Jets ranking 23rd in CF% at 5-on-5.

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Avalanche vs Jets same-game parlay

The Jets have allowed just four goals across their past three home games, while the Avs have given up only five goals during their current winning streak.

Turning to the final leg of this same-game parlay, Winnipeg center Mark Scheifele has recorded two or more shots in four of his past six games, and he’s logged a massive 22:36 of ice time during that stretch. 

Scheifele has also averaged 6.35 shots and 12.55 attempts per 60 minutes at home, compared to 5.65 shots and 9.99 attempts per 60 minutes on the highway this season.

Avalanche vs Jets SGP

  • Under 6.5
  • Connor Hellebuyck Over 27.5 saves
  • Mark Scheifele Over 1.5 shots

Avalanche vs Jets odds

  • Moneyline: Avalanche -175 | Jets +150
  • Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 (+140) | Jets +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (+115)

Avalanche vs Jets trend

Winnipeg has hit the Under in 10 of its last 13 home games (+8.05 Units / 56% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Jets.

How to watch Avalanche vs Jets

Location Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Date Thursday, March 26, 2026
Puck drop 8:00 p.m. ET
TV TSN3

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Neil takes a numbers-based approach to his handicapping and complements his in-depth statistical analysis with a keen eye on the markets to provide the best available odds. He loves to lean on his rolodex of idioms to offset his inner nerd. When it comes to wagering, he throws down on anything that catches his eye at bet365, Betway and BetVictor. He also keeps a close eye on CoolBet because the polar bear brand often has outlier NHL and NFL moneyline prices.

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