Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 3, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday (7:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' NHL model.

Our Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets prediction gives Colorado a 55.4% chance of winning, while the latest odds suggest the best betting value is on the under 6.5 goals.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets key predictions

• Avalanche win probability: 55.4%
• Blue Jackets win probability: 44.5%
• Blue Jackets +1.5 puck line: 66.4% cover probability
• Under 6.5 goals: 54.8% probability

Our NHL predictions estimate how many goals each team is likely to score, accounting for factors such as recent performance, shooting and save percentages, home-ice advantage, and rest.

We then calculate the probability of each team winning and covering the puck line, plus the chance the game goes over or under the total, and compare those probabilities with the latest odds to find betting value.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets we track. Novig has the best price in every market for this game.

• Avalanche moneyline: 53¢ (Novig)
• Blue Jackets moneyline: 48¢ (Novig)
• Avalanche -1.5: 33¢ (Novig)
• Blue Jackets +1.5: 68¢ (Novig)
• Over 6.5 goals: 48¢ (Novig)
• Under 6.5 goals: 52¢ (Novig)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets pick: Under 6.5 (52¢)

Our model makes the Avalanche the likelier winner, but our best value bet is the under 6.5 total goals at 52¢ on Novig.

Those odds give the under an implied probability of 52.0%, while our model puts it at 54.8%.

That's a 2.8% edge, the largest across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets for this game.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets goal-scorer predictions

Our NHL player props model simulates each matchup 10,000 times to estimate goal-scoring probabilities, factoring in expected player usage, lineup changes, opponent strength, and projected team goals.

Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche leads the anytime goal-scorer projections for Tuesday's game at 39.7%, ahead of teammate Martin Necas (31.4%). Columbus's most likely goal-scorer, Adam Fantilli, is further back at 29.4%. MacKinnon also leads the first goal-scorer projections at 8.1%.

Most likely anytime goal-scorers

1. Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche): 39.7%
2. Martin Necas (Avalanche): 31.4%
3. Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche): 31.0%
4. Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets): 29.4%
5. Brock Nelson (Avalanche): 25.7%

First goal-scorer predictions

1. Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche): 8.1%
2. Martin Necas (Avalanche): 6.5%
3. Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche): 6.1%
4. Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets): 6.0%
5. Brock Nelson (Avalanche): 5.0%

These are model probabilities, not betting recommendations. Compare projections with available odds to assess potential value.

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets game details

• Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• Puck drop: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

About this prediction

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Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and can change as new information comes in, such as injury news or starting goaltender confirmations. Learn how our predictions work.

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