Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Game 5 Prediction 4/30/2024

The Colorado Avalanche face off against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 of their Western Conference first round playoff series on April 30, 2024, at 9:30 pm ET. DraftKings Sportsbook has the Avalanche as -122 favorites and the Jets as +102 underdogs. Early betting trends show 59% of bets on the Avalanche and 41% on the Jets. The total is set at 6.5 with 75% of bets on the over. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive teams vying for victory on the ice. Be sure to tune in to see which team comes out on top in this thrilling hockey showdown.

Colorado comes into Avalanche vs Jets Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead, giving them a chance to close this series out tonight. But the Avs no longer have home-ice advantage going into this game, which is a significant factor for them this season as they have only lost 10 home games all season long. Being back on the road for this game, the Avs could struggle, as the Jets should be able to keep their season alive for at least one more night with a Game 5 win.

If Winnipeg is going to survive this game and keep their season alive, their defense is going to need to be better than it has been for the duration of this series so far. The Jets have allowed five goals or more in every game of this series so far, which is not a recipe for success in the NHL today. Look for the Jets to clamp down defensively in this matchup and to stay alive, even if the Avs should be able to win in Game 6 when they are back at Ball Arena to end this series.

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