Hockey fans, it’s time for another primetime clash as the Colorado Avalanche (3-0-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2-0) at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, and all signs point to a fast-paced matchup with playoff-level energy
The Avalanche remain one of the most complete teams in hockey — elite transition play, relentless forecheck, and top-tier goaltending. Meanwhile, Columbus is rebuilding, but with young talent like Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli, the Blue Jackets are no pushover at home. Can the Jackets pull off an upset, or will the Avs roll to another statement win? Let’s break it down
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📺 Where to Watch Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets? (October 16)
| Platform | Details |
| TV Channel | ESPN+ / FanDuel Sports Network |
| Streaming | Fubo TV (Regional restrictions apply) |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH |
| Puck Drop | Thursday, Oct 16 @ 7 PM ET |
💸 Betting Odds & Lines
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total (O/U) |
| Colorado Avalanche | -1.5 (+154) | -161 | Over 6.5 (+105) |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 (-185) | +136 | Under 6.5 (-125) |
📊 Team Comparison
| Category | Avalanche | Blue Jackets |
| Record | 3-0-1 | 1-2-0 |
| Goals Per Game | 3.33 (6th) | 3.26 (7th) |
| Goals Allowed Per Game | 2.82 (11th) | 3.26 (25th) |
| Power Play % | 25.2 (7th) | 18.9 (23rd) |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.5 (12th) | 77.0 (22nd) |
| Goal Differential | +42 | 0 |
🧊 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
| Avalanche | Samuel Girard | Upper Body | Out |
| Ronnie Attard | Lower Body | Out | |
| Nikita Prishchepov | Undisclosed | Out | |
| Jacob MacDonald | Hip | Out | |
| Logan O’Connor | Hip | Out | |
| Blue Jackets | Erik Gudbranson | Upper Body | Out |
| Luca Marrelli | Shoulder | Out | |
| Miles Wood | Upper Body | Out |
🌟 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | G | A | PTS | Notes |
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | 32 | 84 | 116 | Elite speed, top-10 in NHL scoring |
| Cale Makar | COL | 30 | 62 | 92 | Dynamic two-way defenseman |
| Martin Necas | COL | 27 | 57 | 84 | Versatile playmaker, PP threat |
| Kirill Marchenko | CBJ | 31 | 43 | 74 | Sniper with quick release |
| Zach Werenski | CBJ | 23 | 59 | 82 | Quarterbacks Columbus power play |
📈 Betting Trends
| Trend |
| Avalanche were 47-29 as moneyline favorites last season. |
| Colorado games went Over 6.5 goals in 40 of 89 contests. |
| Blue Jackets went 29-38 as underdogs last season. |
| Columbus games exceeded 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 matchups. |
| Colorado ranked top-10 in shots for and shots against per game. |
🎯 Prop Bets to Consider
| Player | Prop | Odds |
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | Anytime Goal | +120 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | Anytime Goal | +180 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | Anytime Goal | +195 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | Over 2.5 Shots on Goal | -115 |
| Cale Makar (COL) | Record an Assist | -105 |
🔮 Same Game Parlay (ClutchBuzz Value Play)
| Leg | Pick |
| Avalanche Moneyline | -161 |
| Under 6.5 Total Goals | -125 |
| MacKinnon Anytime Goal | +120 |
| Combined Odds: +400 💰 |
🏁 Final ClutchBuzz Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
| Bet Type | Pick |
| ATS Pick | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-185) |
| O/U Pick | Under 6.5 (-125) |
| Final Score Prediction | Avalanche 4 – Blue Jackets 3 |
Colorado’s offensive depth and defensive structure give them the edge — but expect a competitive game. The Blue Jackets’ home crowd keeps them in it, and their top line should find a few cracks against Colorado’s second pairing. Still, MacKinnon and Makar are simply too much to handle.
🎯 Final Pick: Avalanche win, Blue Jackets cover, Under 6.5 cashes.
