Pick details
| MATCHUP | St. Louis Blues | Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 100 | -1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | +240 | -298 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (114) | Under 6.5 (-135) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues beat the Stars, and they play the Blackhawks and Sharks next. The Blues look to win their first two games for the second time in the last 3 years.
The St. Louis Blues are averaging 4 goals per game and are scoring on 0 percent of their power play opportunities. Pius Suter leads St. Louis with 1 goal; Colton Parayko has 1 assist; and Jimmy Snuggerud has 4 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 0 goals per game and are killing 100 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joel Hofer has allowed 0 goals on 25 shots faced.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings, and they play the Jets and Flames next. The Avalanche have won 12 of their last 16 regular season games.
The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 8 goals per game and are scoring on 80 percent of their power play opportunities. Artturi Lehkonen leads Colorado with 2 goals, Brock Nelson has 2 assists, and Nathan MacKinnon has 8 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 4 goals per game and are killing 100 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Mackenzie Blackwood has given up 4 goals on 31 shots faced.
St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
The Blues will be without Alexey Toropchenko, Tyler Tucker, Felix Trudeau, and Logan Mailloux.
The Avalanche will be without Zachary L’Heureux, Logan O’Connor, Trent Miner, and Georgii Merkulov.
St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
The Blues are coming off a surprising upset win over the Stars last night, but playing at the end of a back-to-back against another contender isn’t ideal. It’s hard enough to play the Avs as it is; it’s even tougher when they have the rest advantage. Now the Blues have had success against the Avs in recent meetings, but it’s a schedule spot that I don’t like. I’m going to side with the Avs and will lay the PL to shave down the price.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Colorado Avalanche
