- The Avalanche are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Avalanche vs. Blues Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Colorado Avalanche (50-16) visit Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues (33-31) on Apr. 7 in St. Louis, MO. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Avalanche are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+145).
The Avalanche vs. Blues Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Avalanche vs. Blues Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Avalanche vs Blues Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Avalanche will win this game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Avalanche vs Blues Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blues will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Avalanche Best Bets & Trends
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.20 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 3P Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 away games (+9.00 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 away games (+8.45 Units / 68% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 away games (+7.85 Units / 64% ROI)
- The Colorado Avalanche have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 20 games (+7.75 Units / 30% ROI)
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 21 of their last 25 games (+17.50 Units / 40% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+12.00 Units / 44% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+11.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 2P Puck Line in 13 of their last 15 games (+11.25 Units / 46% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+9.60 Units / 43% ROI)
Avalanche Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Avalanche are 38-38 against the spread this NHL season (+9.25 Units / 11.1% ROI).
- Avalanche are 50-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units /-1.15% ROI
- Avalanche are 31-41 when betting the Over for -15.3 Units / -17.77% ROI
- Avalanche are 41-31 when betting the Under for +8.75 Units /10.66% ROI
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 44-32 against the spread this NHL season (+2.7 Units /2.07% ROI).
- Blues are 33-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.05 Units / -9.51% ROI
- Blues are 32-41 when betting the Over for -12.95 Units / -15.45% ROI
- Blues are 41-32 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 6.76% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blues vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon (COL) | +110 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | +165 |
| Brock Nelson (Col) | +210 |
| Nazem Kadri (COL) | +220 |
| Robert Thomas (StL) | +240 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blues vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 -105 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | 1.5 +135 | 1.5 -185 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Robert Thomas (STL) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
| Brent Burns (COL) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blues vs Avalanche
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Martin Necas (COL) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -118 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Robert Thomas (STL) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Brent Burns (COL) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
Avalanche: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Avalanche are 50-25 (.667) this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 136-83 (.621) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Avalanche are 17-6 (.739) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .460
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Avalanche
The Blues are 4-39 (.093) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .283
The Blues are 32-43 (.427) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 15-19 (.441) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Blues are 23-31 (.426) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .495
Avalanche Offensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have recorded 35.6 shots per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
The Avalanche have 5.6 slot shots per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
The Avalanche have 7.8 rush chances per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Avalanche have 12.7 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues primary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blues have 10 forecheck chances while tied this month — most among NHL Teams
The Blues have 6 second chance scoring opportunities in the first period this month — most among NHL Teams
The Blues have averaged 2.9 high danger chances per game on the power play this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.7
Avalanche Defensive Stats & Trends
The Avalanche have a .633 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833
The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Avalanche have allowed opponents to score on 33% of rush chances while their opponent is shorthanded this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Avalanche have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances against the power play last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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