The Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets take the ice in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

Colorado earned a 3-1 road victory against the Buffalo Sabres its last time out on Oct. 13.

Columbus lost 3-2 at home against the New Jersey Devils in its last game on Oct. 13.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Thursday’s hockey action.

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Avalanche (-161)Underdog: Blue Jackets (+135)Over/under: 6Avalanche vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Thursday, October 16, 2025Time: 7 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+

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Avalanche stats and trendsThe Avalanche won 47 of their 76 games when favored on the moneyline last season (61.8%).When playing as a moneyline favorite at -161 or shorter, Colorado went 27-12.Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied win probability of 61.7%.Of Colorado’s 89 games last season, 51 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.The Avalanche’s 273 total goals (3.3 per game) made them the sixth-best scoring team in the NHL last season.Defensively, the Avalanche conceded 231 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank 11th in NHL play.The 58 power-play goals the Avalanche scored last season were sixth-best in the NHL (on 230 power-play chances).Blue Jackets stats and trendsThe Blue Jackets secured an upset victory in 29, or 43.3%, of the 67 games they played as an underdog last season.Columbus had a record of 16-22 in games when oddsmakers listed them as +135 or longer on the moneyline last season.The moneyline implies a 42.6% chance to win for the Blue Jackets.Columbus played 52 games last season that finished with over 6 goals.The Blue Jackets’ 267 goals last season (3.3 per game) ranked them seventh in the league.The Blue Jackets allowed 267 total goals (3.3 per game), 25th in the league.The Blue Jackets had 35 power-play goals (28th in NHL) on 185 chances.