Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks, Prediction and Best Bets for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Colorado has been on a scoring spree this season with 59 goals through just 14 games. In contrast, Columbus has played 12 games and scored just 28. The Avalanche are in Ohio on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena to play the Blue Jackets at 7:00 pm on ESPN+. Colorado will be playing its second game in as many days after playing on the road Monday in Chicago. The Avalanche are third (8-5-1, 17 points) in the Central Division, following a 5-2 win on Saturday over Calgary. Columbus is seventh (5-7-0, 10 points) in the Metropolitan Division and has lost two in a row following a 3-1 loss to Dallas. Check our free NHL picks.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado picked up its second straight victory Saturday with a 5-2 win against Calgary. The Avalanche also beat New Jersey 5-2 after losing 6-2 in Nashville. Colorado has won three of its last four games, with Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen leading the offense. MacKinnon (9 goals, 15 assists) has 24 points, Martin Necas (7 goals, 11 assists) has 18 points, and Lehkonen (12 goals, 5 assists) has 17 points. The Avalanche have scored at least five goals in each of those three victories.
Colorado has struggled away from home, winning two of six road games. The Avalanche play Chicago Monday before traveling to Columbus Tuesday. Blackwood has seven wins this season, while Wedgewood has one. Colorado has allowed 43 goals through 14 games.
Colorado Team and Goalie Stats:
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- Goals scored: 4.21 per game
- Goals allowed: 3.07 per game
- Penalty kill: 76.9%
- Mackenzie Blackwood (7-3-0): 2.73 GAA, .897 SV%
- Scott Wedgewood (1-2-1): 3.48 GAA, .889 SV%
Injuries: Logan O'Connor, Josh Manson and Zachary L'Heureux are all out.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus lost its second straight game Saturday, falling 3-1 against Dallas. Carolina beat the Blue Jackets 3-2 Thursday after Columbus had picked up overtime wins against Philadelphia and Vegas. Kent Johnson leads the team in goals and points, while Zach Werenski has collected the most assists. Johnson (7 goals, 5 assists) has 12 points, Werenski (0 goals, 10 assists) has 10 points, and Charlie Coyle (1 goal, 8 assists) has nine points. The Blue Jackets have scored three goals over their last two games.
Columbus has won four of seven home games this season. Jet Greaves has two victories in seven decisions, while Cam Talbot has won three of his five decisions. The Blue Jackets have allowed 39 goals in 12 games and have had trouble scoring on the power play.
Columbus Team and Goalie Stats:
- Goals scored: 2.33 per game
- Goals allowed: 3.25 per game
- Power play: 12.9%
- Penalty kill: 73%
- Jet Greaves (2-5-0): 3.11 GAA, .883 SV%
- Cam Talbot (3-2-0): 2.83 GAA, .894 SV%
Injuries: No injuries listed.
Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
Colorado has scored 31 more goals than Columbus this season despite playing only two additional games. The Avalanche also have three wins in their previous four outings, while Columbus has lost two straight. The Blue Jackets have played better at home, and Colorado faces a quick turnaround after Chicago. Still, MacKinnon and Colorado's other scorers should find opportunities against the Columbus defense.
Final Score Prediction: Colorado Avalanche, 5-2.
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