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Jets vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [12/19/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Friday.
NHL action continues on Friday at 9:00 PM ET as the Winnipeg Jets take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Jets vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Jets vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Jets and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 65% chance of defeating the Jets.
According to our model, the Jets (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Jets vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Jets | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -255 |
| Total | o6 (-118) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Jets vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Jets +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Jets | +220 |
| Total | Under 6 | -102 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Jets to win.
Jets vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Jets vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Jets vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 38.2% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is an 8.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 34.5% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 29.7% |
| Mark Scheifele | 28.8% |
| Cole Perfetti | 20.1% |
| Josh Morrissey | 14.7% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 38.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 27.8% |
| Brock Nelson | 27.5% |
| Martin Necas | 27.3% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 26.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 6.5% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.1% |
| Mark Scheifele | 6.0% |
| Cole Perfetti | 3.5% |
| Josh Morrissey | 2.7% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.0% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 6.1% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.0% |
| Martin Necas | 5.0% |
| Brock Nelson | 4.6% |
Jets vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Avalanche and Jets at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Jets on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Jets vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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