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Avalanche vs Blue Jackets prediction, Nov 3: Blue Jackets 52% to win

Early model forecast: A toss-up: Columbus Blue Jackets 52% to win, mostly on rest and back-to-backs (+8 pts) and home ice (+3 pts), despite recent scoring (−6 pts). 20% chance it goes past regulation. Lineups and live score on the page.

A toss-up: Columbus Blue Jackets 52% to win, mostly on rest and back-to-backs (+8 pts) and home ice (+3 pts), despite recent scoring (−6 pts).

WhenTue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ET
HomeColumbus Blue Jackets
AwayColorado Avalanche

Forecast

COLCBJ
Win chance48%52%
Win in regulation38%42%
Expected goals1.061.14

20% chance the game goes past regulation, 7% that it reaches a shootout.

The teams

TeamRecordPointsProjectedPlayoffs
Colorado Avalanche8-5-11710589%
Columbus Blue Jackets5-7-0108723%