Blues vs. Avalanche Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Wednesday, Nov. 1

Oct 21, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) in game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Ball Arena.
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The third-place Colorado Avalanche (6-2) are set to host the 12th-place St. Louis Blues (3-3-1) at Ball Arena on Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET. As the Avalanche look to bounce back from a 2-game losing streak, the Blues aim to recover from their recent loss and climb up the Western Conference standings. Let’s run through the Blues vs. Avalanche player props below. 

Blues vs. Avalanche Player Props

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Colorado Avalanche

Player Name Prop Line Over Rate Over Odds Under Odds Last 10 Average Projection
Valeri Nichushkin Shots On Goal 2.5 7/10 -140 +110 2.5 2.47

Where to Bet: Blues vs. Avalanche Player Props

St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche Odds Info

Moneyline: St. Louis Blues +205 (BetRivers) / Colorado Avalanche -245 (Bet365)
Puck Line: -1.5 – St. Louis Blues -115 (Bet365) / Colorado Avalanche -104 (BetRivers)
Total: 6.5 – -112 (DraftKings) / +100 (BetRivers)

Game Info

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 01
Time: 09:30 PM
Location: Ball Arena – Denver, CO
TV: TNT

St. Louis Blues Betting Trends

  • On the road this season, the St. Louis Blues have 1 wins and 3 losses.
  • As the underdog this season, the St. Louis Blues have 2 wins and 3 losses.
  • This season, the St. Louis Blues have hit 1 over and 6 unders.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends

  • At home this season, the Colorado Avalanche have 2 wins and 0 losses.
  • As the favorite this season, the Colorado Avalanche have 6 wins and 2 losses.
  • This season, the Colorado Avalanche have hit 3 overs and 5 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the past two seasons, the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues have faced off four times, with the Avalanche emerging victorious in three of those encounters. Interestingly, the visiting team has had the upper hand in these matchups, securing three wins compared to the home team’s single victory. When it comes to the spread, both teams have covered twice. In terms of scoring, all four games have gone under the total. The Avalanche have demonstrated a strong power play performance, particularly in their game on February 18, 2023, where they converted on 50% of their opportunities. On the other hand, the Blues have struggled in this area, failing to score on three power play opportunities in the same game.

The most recent game between these two teams took place on February 18, 2023, with the Colorado Avalanche defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-1. Mikko Rantanen, Bowen Byram, and Valeri Nichushkin were the goal scorers for the Avalanche, with Byram netting two. Sammy Blais scored the lone goal for the Blues. The Avalanche dominated the game, outshooting the Blues 33 to 20. They also had a strong defensive performance, blocking 10 shots and delivering 10 hits. The Blues, on the other hand, struggled with penalties, accumulating more penalty minutes than the Avalanche. The Avalanche’s goalie, Justus Annunen, had an impressive game, saving 19 of the 20 shots he faced.

St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche Predictions

The Colorado Avalanche, despite their recent 2-game losing streak, have had a strong start to the season with a win percentage of 0.75. Their offensive prowess has been led by right winger Mikko Rantanen, who has notched 5 goals and 7 assists so far this season. However, the Avalanche will need to step up their game as they face the Blues, who have proven to be a challenging opponent in past encounters.

On the other hand, the St. Louis Blues, currently sitting at 12th place in the Western Conference, are looking to turn their fortunes around. With a win percentage of 0.43, the Blues have had a rocky start to the season. Their top performer so far has been center Robert Thomas, who has contributed 4 assists and a goal. The Blues will be relying heavily on Thomas to break through the Avalanche’s defense and create scoring opportunities.

Both teams have shown strong defensive performances this season, with the Avalanche ranking 7th and the Blues ranking 5th in the league for goals against. This game could potentially be a low-scoring affair, with both teams focusing on their defensive play. However, the Avalanche’s strong power play performance, particularly in their game on February 18, 2023, where they converted on 50% of their opportunities, could be a game-changer. The Blues, on the other hand, will need to improve their power play performance to stand a chance against the Avalanche.

St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche Pick

Given the recent performances and trends of both teams, the Colorado Avalanche moneyline bet seems to be the most promising pick for this game. The Avalanche have had a strong start to the season, boasting a win percentage of 0.75. They have also demonstrated a strong offensive performance, led by right winger Mikko Rantanen, who has scored 5 goals and provided 7 assists so far this season. Additionally, the Avalanche have shown a strong power play performance, particularly in their game on February 18, 2023, where they converted on 50% of their opportunities. This could potentially be a game-changer against the Blues, who have struggled in this area.

On the other hand, the St. Louis Blues, despite their top performer Robert Thomas contributing 4 assists and a goal, have had a rocky start to the season with a win percentage of 0.43. They have also struggled with penalties, which could prove to be a disadvantage against the Avalanche. Furthermore, the historic head-to-head data shows that the Avalanche have emerged victorious in three out of four past encounters with the Blues. Therefore, considering the current form and trends of both teams, the Colorado Avalanche moneyline bet seems to be the most favorable pick for this game.

The Pick: Colorado Avalanche -245 (Bet365)