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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche
Game Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012 | Game Time: 9:05 PM | Home Line: -1.5 | Total: 5.5
Original content, prepared and provided by ProCappers.com StaffColumbus Blue Jackets v Colorado Avalanche Series Betting Trends
The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to Colorado to play the Avalanche at 9:05 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2012. Colorado is the favorite in this matchup, laying -1.5 points here at home. The Total has been posted at Over/Under 5.5.
Before getting to specific team details, let's have a look at the recent games in this series to see if we can identify any NHL sports betting trends to assist in making the right pick in this game.
Recent Results in the Blue Jackets/Avalanche Series
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 3 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| March 3, 2013 | Colorado | 1 | Columbus | 2 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| January 24, 2013 | Columbus | 0 | Colorado | 4 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| April 5, 2012 | Columbus | 5 | Colorado | 2 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| March 1, 2012 | Columbus | 2 | Colorado | 0 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| February 24, 2012 | Colorado | 5 | Columbus | 0 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| October 12, 2011 | Colorado | 3 | Columbus | 2 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| March 22, 2011 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 5 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| February 11, 2011 | Colorado | 1 | Columbus | 3 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| November 12, 2010 | Colorado | 5 | Columbus | 1 |
When looking at the last 42 games in this series, we can see the home team has won 23 games compared to 19 wins for the road team. Average points scored per game for the home team in the Columbus/Colorado series is 2.8 ppg while the vistor has put up 2.6 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 0.2 favoring the home team.
As stated, the exact advantage spanning the last 42 games represents a median average advantage for the home team in this series of 0.2 ppg. That represents a value number of -1.3 when meassured against the offered line of -1.5, suggesting a wager on Columbus makes the most sense - at least, when looking at betting against the number according to the historical series trends.
The average Total points scored spanning the last 42 games between the Blue Jackets and the Avalanche is 5.4 per game. That creates a differential of 0.1 against the line, suggesting a bet of Under 5.5 may hold the greatest value. At least in relation to the series history.
Now let's take a look at the series history in this exact situation, with Columbus as the road team and with Colorado as the home team.
Recent Results when Columbus visits Colorado
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 3 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| January 24, 2013 | Columbus | 0 | Colorado | 4 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| April 5, 2012 | Columbus | 5 | Colorado | 2 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| March 1, 2012 | Columbus | 2 | Colorado | 0 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| March 22, 2011 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 5 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| October 30, 2010 | Columbus | 1 | Colorado | 5 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| February 2, 2010 | Columbus | 1 | Colorado | 5 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
When looking at the last 22 games in this series while Colorado has been the home team, we can see the Avalanche have won 16 games compared to 6 wins for the Blue Jackets. Average points scored per game by Colorado in this situation is is 3.5 ppg while Columbus has put up 2 ppg, creating an average margin of victory of 1.5 favoring the Avalanche.
As stated, the exact advantage spanning the last games represents a median average advantage for the home team in this series of 1.5 ppg. That represents a value number of 0 when meassured against the offered line of -1.5, suggesting a wager on the Avalanche makes the most sense. At least, that's the way it looks when you ponder a bet against the line, looking at this wager in the vacuum of this series situation.
The average Total points scored spanning the last 22 games between the Blue Jackets and the Avalanche is 5.5 per game. That creates a differential of 0 against the line, suggesting a bet of Under 5.5 may hold the greatest value. At least in relation to the series history.
Can the Columbus Blue Jackets Cover the Spread?
This season the Columbus Blue Jackets have played 130 games, averaging 2.5 points per game, while allowing 2.9 points per game. This has led to a season record of 53-77. Let's have a closer look at recent Columbus Blue Jackets results.
Recent Columbus Blue Jackets Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2013 | Nashville | 1 | Columbus | 3 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 25, 2013 | Columbus | 3 | Dallas | 1 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 21, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | San Jose | 3 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 18, 2013 | Columbus | 1 | Los Angeles | 2 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 17, 2013 | Columbus | 3 | Anaheim | 2 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 15, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 3 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 13, 2013 | Columbus | 3 | Minnesota | 2 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
This season the Columbus Blue Jackets have played 65 games on the road, averaging 2.3 points per game, while allowing 3.3 points per game. This has led to a season record of 22-43. Let's have a closer look at recent Columbus Blue Jackets results on the road.
Recent Columbus Blue Jackets Road Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2013 | Columbus | 3 | Dallas | 1 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 21, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | San Jose | 3 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 18, 2013 | Columbus | 1 | Los Angeles | 2 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 17, 2013 | Columbus | 3 | Anaheim | 2 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 15, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 3 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
Can the Colorado Avalanche Cover the Spread?
This season the Colorado Avalanche have played 130 games, averaging 2.5 points per game, while allowing 2.9 points per game. This has led to a season record of 57-77. Let's have a closer look at recent Colorado Avalanche results.
Recent Colorado Avalanche Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2013 | Minnesota | 3 | Colorado | 1 | ||
| April 26, 2013 | Colorado | 5 | Phoenix | 4 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| April 23, 2013 | Colorado | 1 | St. Louis | 3 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 21, 2013 | St. Louis | 3 | Colorado | 5 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 19, 2013 | Edmonton | 4 | Colorado | 1 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 15, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 3 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 13, 2013 | Vancouver | 3 | Colorado | 4 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 11, 2013 | Colorado | 2 | Los Angeles | 3 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 10, 2013 | Colorado | 4 | Anaheim | 1 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| April 8, 2013 | Calgary | 3 | Colorado | 1 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
This season the Colorado Avalanche have played 65 games here at home, averaging 2.6 points per game, while allowing 2.6 points per game. This has led to a season record of 34-31. Let's have a closer look at recent Colorado Avalanche results when playing at home.
Recent Colorado Avalanche Home Results
| Date | AwayTeam | Score | HomeTeam | Score | HomeLine | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2013 | Minnesota | 3 | Colorado | 1 | ||
| April 21, 2013 | St. Louis | 3 | Colorado | 5 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 19, 2013 | Edmonton | 4 | Colorado | 1 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 15, 2013 | Columbus | 4 | Colorado | 3 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 13, 2013 | Vancouver | 3 | Colorado | 4 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| April 8, 2013 | Calgary | 3 | Colorado | 1 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| April 5, 2013 | Detroit | 3 | Colorado | 2 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
| March 30, 2013 | Nashville | 0 | Colorado | 1 | -1.5 | 5.0 |
| March 24, 2013 | Vancouver | 3 | Colorado | 2 | 1.5 | 5.5 |
| March 20, 2013 | Dallas | 3 | Colorado | 4 | -1.5 | 5.5 |
