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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will square off with the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets predictions page.
Avs vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 59% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-170) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +138 |
| Total | o6.5 (-110) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets matchup is on the puck line.
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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 6.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 35.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 6.4% |
| Martin Necas | 6.0% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.0% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 6.4% |
| Adam Fantilli | 4.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.5% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 35.0% |
| Martin Necas | 32.6% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 32.1% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 32.8% |
| Adam Fantilli | 27.8% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 24.4% |
Avs vs. Blue Jackets game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Avalanche at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Dimers' full preview of Thursday's Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
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