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Avalanche Central Division Odds Shift As Kaprizov’s Wild Close The Gap

The Colorado Avalanche are facing a considerable challenge from the Minnesota Wild, as the Central Division race gets tighter.

By Nestor Quixtan · Mile High Sticking

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:22 PM

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Colorado Avalanche Central Division betting odds have lengthened as the Minnesota Wild close the standings gap.
The Minnesota Wild lead the Central Division with a 9-3-2 record behind Kirill Kaprizov's 14 goals in 14 games.
Colorado sits fourth in the division at 7-5-1 despite defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Wednesday.

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The Colorado Avalanche remain favorites to win the Central Division, but their betting odds have lengthened as the Minnesota Wild continue to close the gap. Colorado sits fourth in the division with a 7-5-1 record following a 5-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils, amid ongoing road struggles and penalty-kill concerns.

Minnesota leads the division at 9-3-2, propelled by Kirill Kaprizov scoring 14 goals in his first 14 games. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars and Utah Mammoth remain competitive in the division standings, while Colorado deals with defensive issues and an early lower-body injury to defenseman Josh Manson.

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