Columbus Blue Jackets defeat Colorado Avalanche 7-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · NHL · Colorado Avalanche 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 7
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Nationwide Arena. The Columbus Blue Jackets covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 9 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets final score and game recap
The Columbus Blue Jackets led 2-1 after the first period. They won the second period 4-1 to lead 6-2 after two periods. They outscored the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 in the third period. They led at the end of every period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Nazem Kadri (Colorado Avalanche): 1 goal.
- Charlie Coyle (Columbus Blue Jackets): 2 goals, 2 assists.
- Mathieu Olivier (Columbus Blue Jackets): 1 goal, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets?
The Columbus Blue Jackets covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 5 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Colorado Avalanche -1.5.
Did Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Colorado Avalanche to win at -125, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -145, with 3 goals scored.
- Colorado Avalanche team total 3.5: the under, paying -144, with 2 scored.
- Columbus Blue Jackets team total 2.5: the over, paying -174, with 7 scored.
- First-period moneyline: Columbus Blue Jackets won the first period, paying -104.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Colorado Avalanche at -125 and the Columbus Blue Jackets at +105. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Colorado Avalanche a 53% favorite. The Columbus Blue Jackets won as the underdog at +105: $105 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Colorado Avalanche, the best price before the game was -122 at Caesars: priced below fair (−2.7% value).
Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 9-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-2 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 8 of 14 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-3 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets?
Next for the Colorado Avalanche: the Nashville Predators at home on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the Columbus Blue Jackets: the Dallas Stars at home on Thursday, November 5, 2026.