Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2) vs St. Louis Blues (23-24-4)
Game Info: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -192 / St. Louis Blues +160 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 31st at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 23-24-4 this year after they lost to Vancouver by a score of 5-2 in their last game. St. Louis cut the deficit to 4-2 in the third period, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Blues were outshot by a total of 30-26, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Holloway and Parayko, while Hofer stopped 10 out of 11 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blues lost to the Stars by a score of 2-0 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-2. St. Louis has lost three games in a row and they are currently tied for fifth in the Central standings with 50 points. St. Louis has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.02 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Kyrou has led St. Louis with 21 goals, 21 assists, and 147 shots on goal, while Dylan Holloway has added 16 goals, 22 assists, and 117 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 13-19-3 with a 2.89 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 29-21-2 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Colorado cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed two late goals to put the game away. The Avalanche outshot New York by a total of 32-28, won 53.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Drury and Lehkonen, while Blackwood stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Avalanche defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-4 but did lose to the Bruins by a score of 3-1 before that. Colorado has lost four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 60 points. Colorado has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 19 goals, 59 assists, and 205 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 18 goals, 38 assists, and 154 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 10-5-2 with a 2.28 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this season. The Avs will face the Flyers, Canucks, Flames, Oilers, and Predators after this game.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Blues
- The Avalanche have won seven of their last eight night games following a road loss.
- The Blues have lost each of their last four night games.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 13 night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in eight of their last 10 night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
Why the Blues will beat the Avalanche
- The underdogs have won six of the Avalanche’s last seven games.
- The Avalanche have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a home loss.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games.
- The Avalanche have lost the second period in four of their last five night games.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Blues’ last six games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Avalanche’s last six games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Blues and Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 home appearances against the Blues.
- Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in nine of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 appearances against the Blues at Ball Arena.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jake Neighbours has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last three road games.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last six road games.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last four games as road underdogs.
St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
St. Louis comes into this matchup looking to snap their three-game losing streak, but they will be on the road here. The Blues are 12-11-3 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 14-10-2 at home. Colorado has lost four of their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in all four of those losses. On the other side, St. Louis has scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games, so both teams are struggling to put the puck in the net. Take the under here.