Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Nov. 3

The Colorado Avalanche (8-5-1) bring a three-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-7) on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey contest.

Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Avalanche 4, Blue Jackets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-135)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche (8-5-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• Colorado is 1-3-0 (two points) in its four games decided by one goal.
• Colorado finished 0-3-1 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Avalanche have scored three or more goals in 10 games (8-2-0, 16 points).
• In the five games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it won every time (10 points).
• In the eight games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 4-3-1 (nine points).
• The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in five games. The Avalanche went 3-2-0 in those matchups (six points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 4-0-4 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 5-7.
• Columbus has earned six points (3-2-0) in its five games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
• Columbus has earned four points (2-2-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Blue Jackets have earned four points in their four games with three or more goals scored.
• Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent, Columbus is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Blue Jackets went 4-5-0 in those matchups (eight points).

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Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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