St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Avalanche

The St Louis Blues go up against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:30 on Sunday, April 5.

A big the Avalanche victory can be opposed when they face the Blues. The latter won’t be a pushover and our prediction is them enjoying +1.5 start on the puck line at -128.

St Louis Blues triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Anaheim Ducks were beaten 6-2 at Honda Center. Robert Thomas landed 3 points, featuring 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Joel Hofer had 25 saves (.926).

Colorado Avalanche got the win in their last game. A 2-0 triumph occurred on the road at American Airlines Center when meeting Dallas Stars. Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon each scored one goal. Scott Wedgewood got a shutout making 17 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs beat the Blues when the teams last met. It was a 6-1 scoreline at Ball Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Avs wins.

Starting Goalies

Joel Hofer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-13-5	2.6	.909	6
23/24	15-12-1	2.65	.913	1

Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-10-2	2.5	.904	3
23/24	10-25-1	3.45	.899	2

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have given up 1.8 goals from 24.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

Dylan Holloway is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Robert Thomas recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 1.77 goal against average with a .936 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Avs have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 32.3 shots on goal, with a 23.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 22.9 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.9%.

The top points scorer is Martin Necas with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Nathan MacKinnon is next best after having 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 3.37 GAA with a .850 SV%.

St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Get ready for St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that St Louis Blues can triumph with a +1.5 start on the puck line. They should be able to stay close in this NHL clash and we’ll take the -128.

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Key Blues vs Avalanche stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blues in 16 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blues in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 6 of their last 10 games against Blues.

Blues +1.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Holloway Over 2.5 Shots -105

Dylan Holloway (Blues) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -105 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 3 - 1 Avalanche

There are betting odds of +2500 that the Blues land a 3-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Avalanche

1-0

Blues

+6000

Avalanche

+5000

2-0

Blues

+6000

Avalanche

+4000

2-1

Blues

+1700

Avalanche

+1300

3-0

Blues

+4500

Avalanche

+2400

3-1

Blues

+2500

Avalanche

+1600

3-2

Blues

+1050

Avalanche

+800

4-0

Blues

+6600

Avalanche

+2800

4-1

Blues

+2500

Avalanche

+1100

4-2

Blues

+2200

Avalanche

+1300

4-3

Blues

+1300

Avalanche

+950

5-0

Blues

+12500

Avalanche

+4500

5-1

Blues

+4500

Avalanche

+1600

5-2

Blues

+2800

Avalanche

+1200

5-3

Blues

+3300

Avalanche

+2000

5-4

Blues

+2400

Avalanche

+1900

6-0

Blues

+2400

Avalanche

+6600

6-1

Blues

+11000

Avalanche

+3500

6-2

Blues

+5500

Avalanche

+2200

6-3

Blues

+4500

Avalanche

+2200

6-4

Blues

+6000

Avalanche

+4000

6-5

Blues

+5500

Avalanche

+5000

7-0

Blues

+5500

Avalanche

+10000

7-1

Blues

+5500

Avalanche

+6000

7-2

Blues

+14000

Avalanche

+5000

7-3

Blues

+9000

Avalanche

+4000

7-4

Blues

+9000

Avalanche

+5500

7-5

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

7-6

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+11000

8-0

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+13000

8-1

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

8-2

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

8-3

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+10000

8-4

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

8-5

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+12500

9-1

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+14000

9-2

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+14000

9-3

Blues

+13000

Avalanche

+14000

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St Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Colorado Avalanche a 65% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -185 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that St Louis Blues are least likely to win at +152.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -133.

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Moneyline

Blues

+152

Avalanche

-185

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+290

Tie

+350

Avalanche

-135

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-172

Avalanche -1.5

+140

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 35.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

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