Colorado Avalanche @ Columbus Blue Jackets 10/16/2025

Two different vibes collide Thursday night in Columbus. The Blue Jackets host the Avalanche at Nationwide Arena (Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET) on Matchday 2, and we’ve got a classic “where they are now” checkpoint that also lines up nicely for bettors. Colorado’s out to a fast start with 7 points from 4 games and sits atop the early NHL board, while Columbus has 2 points from 3 games and is trying to stabilize at home. The headline stat? Colorado’s averaging 3.25 goals per game while giving up just 2.00; Columbus is at 3.33 for and 3.00 against.

On the road, the Avs have been stingy, allowing 1.00 per game away from Denver and scoring 3.50 per game—clean, efficient hockey. The Jackets’ home sample is small but telling: 2.00 for and 3.00 against at Nationwide. Special teams and faceoffs will be swing points—if Columbus can keep the Avs out of rhythm on entries and cash in on their opportunities off the wall, this stays tight; if Colorado’s transition game gets humming, it tilts fast. We’re leaning into the moneyline, totals, and spread with a tight card that reflects current form, travel comfort, and goalie confidence.

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Our betting predictions for the match Colorado Avalanche @ Columbus Blue Jackets

Main Tip: Spread – Colorado Avalanche -1.5

Our betting prediction, Tip 1 — Spread: Colorado -1.5 at +155 with Fanatics Sportsbook. The matchup sets up well for Colorado’s pace and depth. The Avs are creating a steady 3.50 goals per game on the road while allowing just 1.00 per—exactly the kind of profile that supports a puck-line play when they’re the quicker team through the neutral zone. Columbus will push, but if the Avs get the first one and control the middle, their rush game and blue-line activation can stretch the gap. Pick: Colorado -1.5 at +155 with Fanatics.

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Tip 2: Moneyline – Colorado Avalanche to Win

Our betting prediction, Tip 2 — Moneyline: Avalanche at an attractive odds with bet365. If you prefer to keep it simple, Colorado’s moneyline is the safer angle. Their overall clip of 3.25 for and 2.00 against speaks to structure and goaltending confidence right now, and they’ve traveled well, starting 2-0 away with sturdy prevention. Columbus is still sorting out its home identity and comes in off a one-goal home loss. The Avs’ top line and mobile D should tilt shot quality. Pick: Avalanche moneyline at best odds (bet365).

Tip 3: Game Totals – Under 6.5 Goals

Our betting prediction, Tip 3 — Total: Under 6.5 at -125 with bet365. This total sits in a tricky spot because both teams can finish, but the form leans to a tighter scoreboard. Colorado’s suppression on the road (1.00 against per game) and their ability to manage third-period leads are key. Columbus has scored at a decent clip early, but if they don’t get multiple power-play looks, five-on-five chances could flatten. With goalie play trending steady, the Under holds value. Pick: Under 6.5 at -125.

Team news

• – Colorado Avalanche: Strong early-season balance, 3 wins in 4, and perfect on the road so far. Expect a disciplined road game with an emphasis on clean breakouts and layers in front of their crease. Health and lineup combinations trend positive through four games; the bench boss continues to get buy-in across all four lines.
• – Columbus Blue Jackets: Searching for their first home win of the season and looking to tighten late-game execution. The group needs a quicker start at Nationwide and more pop on special teams to flip the ice and keep Colorado’s speed from dictating shifts.

Columbus Blue Jackets performance check

Columbus sits in the Eastern Conference’s Metropolitan Division and, early doors, they’re in the lower tier of the Metro race. They’ve got 1 win and 2 losses with 2 points from 3 contests. The offense is averaging 3.33 goals per game, a positive sign, but the 3.00 against per game points to details that need tightening—especially net-front box-outs and exits under pressure. At home, the Jackets are 0-1, scoring 2.00 per game and allowing 3.00.

The last outing at Nationwide was a one-goal setback to New Jersey, and while the compete was there, a timely finish and special-teams punch are areas to watch. The Jackets’ forecheck is active when they’re connected, and they’ve outworked opponents in stretches, but they need more sustained O-zone time to draw penalties and turn offensive-zone faceoffs into grade-A looks. Columbus has the speed to run with the Avs in spurts; the key will be disciplined puck management and staying out of the box.

How is the current performance of the Colorado Avalanche

Colorado leads the Western Conference’s Central Division race early and looks the part. The Avs are 3-1 with 7 points and have been especially composed on the road (2-0). They’re averaging 3.25 goals per game and allowing 2.00, and that road split—3.50 for and 1.00 against—says they’re traveling with purpose. Coach Jared Bednar’s group is layered and quick through the middle; when their D joins the rush in rhythm and the F3 is responsible, they’re tough to counter.

The Avs’ last game was a confident two-goal road win in Buffalo, with strong late-game management and shot suppression. Key for Colorado: keep the puck moving east-west on entries to open seams, and stay clean on line changes to avoid giving Columbus free rushes.

Team Statistics

• – Standings context
  • – Columbus Blue Jackets: Eastern Conference, Metropolitan Division; early-season lower tier of the division race. Overall: 2 points from 3 games.
  • – Colorado Avalanche: Western Conference, Central Division; early-season top tier of the division race. Overall: 7 points from 4 games.
• – Scoring and prevention (averages)
  • – Columbus: 3.33 goals per game; 3.00 against per game.
  • – Colorado: 3.25 goals per game; 2.00 against per game.
• – Home/Road splits (averages)
  • – Columbus at home: 2.00 for; 3.00 against.
  • – Colorado on the road: 3.50 for; 1.00 against.
• – Five-game form
  • – Columbus: 1 win, 4 losses (all competitions).
  • – Colorado: 3 wins, 2 losses (all competitions).
• – Head-to-head (last 5): Avalanche 3 wins, Blue Jackets 2 wins.
• – Last direct meeting: Colorado won the most recent matchup on the road by a four-goal margin.

Keyplayer Statistics/Momentum/External Factors

• – Between the pipes: Colorado’s early-season road prevention (1.00 against per game) points to sharp goaltending and layered D-zone coverage. That gives them flexibility to play patiently on the road.
• – Pace and transition: The Avs’ ability to turn neutral-zone stops into quick-strike offense is a separator; Columbus has the legs to match, but puck management will be critical to avoid feeding Colorado’s rush.
• – Special teams and details: Without leaning on exact percentages, Columbus needs cleaner breakouts to set up zone time on the power play. Colorado’s discipline and stick detail have supported its strong prevention profile.
• – Scheduling and setting: Nationwide is a tough building when the Jackets get the crowd engaged, but Colorado’s 2-0 road start suggests they’re comfortable weathering early pushes and closing with structure.
• – Confidence factors: Recent form favors Colorado; Columbus is due for a strong response at home, but they’ll need to win more puck battles below the dots and protect the house against Colorado’s slot attacks.

• Last direct match Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche: Colorado took the previous meeting on the road by multiple goals, leveraging transition speed and finishing depth late.
• Performance last 5 matches: Columbus 1-4; Colorado 3-2.
• Last match results:
  • Columbus: Narrow home loss to New Jersey.
  • Colorado: Solid two-goal road win at Buffalo.

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TrustnBet Final Thoughts

Here’s the read: Colorado’s road profile (3.50 for, 1.00 against per game away) and overall defensive detail make them the trustworthy side in regulation and beyond. That backs our spread play on Colorado -1.5 at +155 and the moneyline. With the Avs suppressing chances well and comfortably rolling four lines, the tempo supports a measured scoreboard, hence Under 6.5 at -125. If Columbus wants to flip this script, it’ll take winning the special-teams minutes and grinding out net-front chances—doable, but Colorado’s form says ride the visitors.