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The St. Louis Blues (1-0-0) and Colorado Avalanche (1-0-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EDT at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-100o / -120u). The Avalanche are a -280 favorite to win outright, while the Blues are +225 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Blues vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks.
Blues vs. Avalanche Odds, Pick
| Blues Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -106 | 6.5 -100o / -122u | +225 |
| Avalanche Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -114 | 6.5 -100o / -122u | -280 |
- Blues vs. Avalanche Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (-114 ), Blues +1.5 (-106)
- Blues vs. Avalanche Over/Under: 6.5 (-100o / -122u)
- Blues vs. Avalanche Moneyline: Blues +225, Avalanche -280
Blues vs. Avalanche Preview
This matchup brings together two teams coming off impressive season openers, but they got the job done in very different ways.
The Blues shut out the Stars 4-0 on the road, with Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter leading the offense with two points and four shots on goal each. Joel Hofer was just as important, stopping all 25 shots he faced to secure the first shutout of the season for St. Louis.
Colorado, meanwhile, put on an offensive show in an 8-4 win over the Kings on Wednesday. The Avalanche displayed excellent team play and plenty of scoring depth, while Nathan MacKinnon immediately looked dangerous, recording eight shots on goal and scoring twice.
That kind of offensive pressure could make things difficult for a Blues team that will need another strong performance from Hofer.
Blues vs. Avalanche Prediction
Evan Abrams' Home Avs vs No Rest Bet Lab System isolates a major situational edge by backing Colorado at home when facing an opponent playing on a single day of rest.
Denver’s high altitude, combined with last-change control and Colorado's relentless pace, places immense physical strain on visitors carrying residual fatigue. Bookmakers frequently overvalue an opponent's recent win, leaving market lines soft against Colorado's home-ice advantages.
Tonight's matchup perfectly activates this system. The Blues enter off an impressive win against Dallas, but they face a quick turnaround trip into Ball Arena. While Hofer was key in St. Louis' opener, defending Colorado's high-octane offense on short rest presents a drastically tougher test.
Meanwhile, Colorado sits fully rested after their win over Los Angeles. Expect Colorado's pace to dictate tempo and wear down the Blues' tired legs. Back the Avalanche to win tonight.
Best Bet: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline
