Blue Jackets vs Avalanche NHL Handicapping

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Colorado Avalanche will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Avalanche listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jackets, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Columbus lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Red Wings on February 28. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -167 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Colorado was a 4-1 winner at home against the Ducks. Bettors on Colorado at -108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Colorado:
Team record: 33-27-4 SU, ATS
Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Columbus
is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Columbus
is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing Anaheim are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

Columbus:
Team record: 18-38-7 SU, ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games
is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Phoenix are 1-9
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Next up:
Columbus at Phoenix, Saturday, March 3
Colorado home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 3