Free NHL Prediction: Blues vs. Avalanche Odds
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NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(23-24-4) St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Jordan Binnington vs. Mackenzie Blackwood
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Blues +1.5 | Avalanche -1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Blues +162 | Avalanche -194
NHL Total: O/U 6
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Jordan Binnington vs. Mackenzie Blackwood
The St. Louis Blues (23-24-4) roll into battle against the Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2), and we’ve got a goaltending duel on tap—Jordan Binnington vs. Mackenzie Blackwood (Projected)!
Binnington’s coming off a rough one, getting yanked after giving up three goals on just 18 shots in Monday’s 5-2 loss to Vancouver. But let’s be real—the team in front of him wasn’t exactly helping. Still, the numbers aren’t pretty: 2-5-0, 3.31 GAA, .886 SV% in his last seven. If he doesn’t turn it around, Joel Hofer might start stealing starts.
On the other side, Blackwood isn’t faring much better—one win in his last five, coughing up at least three goals each time. His 3.68 GAA and .874 SV% scream “struggles.”
Which goalie steps up tonight? Let’s find out!
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St. Louis Blues
With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 23-24-4. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four different players contributing to the scoring. Colton Parayko led the way with two goals, including the equalizer at 16:31 in the second period.
St. Louis Blues Stats
Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues, scoring twice on his only two shots on goal. He added a third goal to his tally with an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the season. Jordan Kyrou also found the net for the third time this year.
After a scoreless first period, the Blues struck three times in the second, with Parayko’s second goal coming at the 7:27 mark. Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.
Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the third period, but they held Toronto scoreless for a key stretch from the first period into the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.
Colorado Avalanche
After a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 29-21-2. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over the line.
The Avalanche took the lead early in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Colorado’s defense struggled, allowing two empty-net goals in the third period.
Colorado Avalanche Stats
In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, Colorado took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, which came on a power play. Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal, taking 6 shots on goal and also picking up his 14th assist.
The Avalanche had 23 giveaways and scored for the first time 2:54 into the second period. Cale Makar’s goal was followed by MacKinnon’s second-period tally, which came with 2:17 left in the game. Devon Toews earned his 2nd assist of the season on MacKinnon’s goal.
Defensively, the Avalanche will look to improve after giving up five goals to Nashville. They led 1-0 at 17:06 in the 2nd period, but the Predators responded with five of the game’s next six goals. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado’s defense also tallied 11 takeaways and 26 hits.
St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Blues are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Avalanche are 1-4 puck line in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Blues are 6-4 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Avalanche have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Blues’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Avalanche’s have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Avalanche -1.5
For a moneyline bet, we have the Avalanche as the likely winner. However, with the current odds at -194, I’d suggest considering a puck line bet, as our predictions have the Avalanche winning by more than one goal.
For a puck line pick, we are going with the Avalanche to win and cover. Look for the Avalanche to win this one by multiple goals over the Blues.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL Hockey Betting Tweet Of The Day
A Division Rivalry duel with the Blues. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/vHzPz6xH10
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) January 31, 2025
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