St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Blues will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a conference matchup on Saturday, with the Avalanche currently favored to win at -198. Both teams are
Game outlook
The St. Louis Blues will face off against the Colorado Avalanche in a conference matchup on Saturday, with the Avalanche currently favored to win at -198. Both teams are coming off recent victories, with the season series tied at 1-1. Can the Avalanche continue their winning streak? Stay tuned for the Blues vs. Avalanche prediction and more NHL picks.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blues +170 | Avalanche -198
Spread: Blues +1.5 (-150) | Avalanche -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 66%.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are currently on a successful road trip, having won eight games in a row and climbing into a wildcard spot in the standings. Key players such as Jordan Kyrou, Dylan Holloway, Robert Thomas, and Zac Bolduc have been performing well, contributing to the team's success. The goaltending duo of Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington has also been solid, with Hofer posting a 2.62 GAA and Binnington showing some inconsistency. The Blues are averaging 3.0 goals per game and conceding 2.9 goals on average. With a power ranking of 10, the team is ranked 13th in offense and 12th in defense, with a season record of 39-28-7.
Colorado Avalanche Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche are in the midst of a successful homestand, winning eight of their past ten games and having their best month of the season. Despite this, they remain five points behind the Stars for second place in the division. Leading the charge is star center Nathan MacKinnon, who has accumulated five points in his past five games and currently leads the NHL with 108 points. Additionally, new acquisition Martin Necas has been a solid contributor with 11 points this month. Defenseman Cale Makar continues to dominate, with six points in his past five games and a strong chance of winning the Norris Trophy. The Avalanche are also benefitting from solid goaltending, with Scott Wedgwood and MacKenzie Blackwood performing well. Overall, Colorado is posting strong offensive and defensive numbers, ranking #6 for offense and #11 for defense. Although St. Louis has had some success against them in recent matchups, the Avalanche are maintaining a solid 45-25-3 record.