Avalanche vs Blues Prediction 4/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Avalanche vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 7th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 50-16-10 this season after they lost to the Blues by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Colorado scored a goal late in the first period and early in the second to lead 2-1, but they couldn’t find anymore offense for the loss. The Avalanche recorded 28 shots on goal, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Kelly and Burns, while Blackwood stopped 25 out of 28 shots, which was an .893 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Stars by a score of 2-0, but lost to the Canucks by a score of 8-6 before that. The Avalanche have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 110 points. Colorado has scored 3.74 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 51 goals and 71 assists, while Martin Necas has added 36 goals and 58 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 21-10-1 with a 2.58 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 33-31-12 this year after they defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-2 in their last game. St. Louis tied the game at two in the second period and they scored with about three minutes left in the third to escape with a huge win. The Blues recorded 28 shots on goal, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got all three of their goals from Thomas, while Hofer stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Ducks by a score of 6-2, but lost to the Kings by a score of 2-1 before that. The Blues have won six of their last eight games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 78 points. St. Louis has scored 2.68 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 21 goals and 35 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added 17 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 21-12-5 with a 2.56 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Avalanche.
• The Avalanche have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at Enterprise Center.
• The Avalanche have lost the second period in three of their last four night games following a loss.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won 11 of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blues have lost nine of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Blues have lost the third period in each of their last three games against Central Division opponents at Enterprise Center when tied after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last six road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blues’ last four games against the Avalanche following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 13 of the Avalanche’s last 14 night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Avalanche and Blues.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has scored at least one goal in four of the Blues’ last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Jonathan Drouin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog against Western Conference opponents.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in 10 of the Avalanche’s last 11 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in five of the Avalanche’s last six road games against Central Division opponents.

Avalanche vs Blues Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they are trying to make a late push for the postseason. The Blues are 18-12-7 at home this year, while the Avalanche are 26-7-5 on the road. Colorado has been inconsistent over the last 10 days and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Avalanche are the better team, but they have very little to play for right now and the Blues are fighting for their lives on home ice, where they play well. Take St. Louis here.

David Racey's Pick: Blues ML