Avalanche vs. Blues: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Friday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2) and the St. Louis Blues (23-24-4) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche are -218 on the moneyline to win at home against the Blues (+180) in the game, which starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

ESPN+ will show this Avalanche versus Blues matchup.

Avalanche vs. Blues Game Info & Odds

• When: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Live Stream: ESPN+
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
• Favorite: Avalanche (-218)
• Underdog: Blues (+180)
• Over/under: 5.5

Avalanche vs. Blues Prediction

• Puck Line Pick:Blues (+1.5)
  
• Pick OU:Over (5.5)
  
• Score Prediction:
  Avalanche 4 – Blues 2

How to Bet on Avalanche vs. Blues

Avalanche and Blues Betting Trends

• Colorado’s 52 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 5.5 goals 31 times.
• St. Louis has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 26 of 51 games this season.
• These teams score six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game’s total.
• These two teams allow 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.7 more than the over/under for this match.
• The Avalanche have a 25-16 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
• This season the Blues have won 16 of the 38 games, or 42.1%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Avalanche Stats & Insights

• The Avalanche create the sixth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.2 per game for a total of 169 this season.
• On defense, the Avalanche have conceded 164 goals (3.2 per game) to rank 23rd in NHL action.
• Their goal differential (+5) ranks them 12th in the NHL.
• The Avalanche shoot 11.1% as a team, ranked seventh-best in the league.
• The Avalanche’s players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 18.8 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.
• In the last 10 contests, the Avalanche have claimed 65.0% of the possible points with a 4-5-1 record.
• They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) during that stretch.
• Defensively, the Avalanche have allowed 28 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 outings.

Blues Stats & Insights

• The Blues have scored 140 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 24th in the NHL.
• The Blues’ 154 total goals given up (3.0 per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
• Their -14 goal differential ranks 20th in the league.
• The Blues are shooting 10.2% (22nd in the league).
• The Blues have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 23.7 hits and 15.0 blocked shots per game.
• In their past 10 matchups, the Blues are 4-6-0 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
• They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (27 total) during that time.
• On the defensive end, the Blues have given up 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over those 10 matchups.

Avalanche Key Players to Watch

• Nathan MacKinnon is currently one of Colorado’s top contributors (78 total points), having put up 19 goals and 59 assists.
• Martin Necas has 16 goals and 44 assists to total 60 points (1.2 per game).
• Mackenzie Blackwood (16-14-5) has a 2.7 goals against average and a .913 save percentage (14th in the league).

Blues Key Players to Watch

• Jordan Kyrou is a leading scorer for St. Louis, with 41 points this season. He has put up 21 goals and 20 assists in 51 games.
• Dylan Holloway is a key contributor for St. Louis, with 38 total points this season. He has netted 16 goals and provided 22 assists in 51 contests.
• Jordan Binnington’s record stands at 13-19-3 on the season, giving up 99 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 857 saves with an .896 save percentage (48th in the league).

Avalanche vs. Blues Injuries

• Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (Out), Tucker Poolman: Head (Out For Season), Oliver Kylington: Upper Body (Out), Valeri Nichushkin: Lower Body (Out)
• Blues: Nick Leddy: Lower Body (Out), Torey Krug: Ankle (Out For Season)

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