The St. Louis Blues (5-8-0) travel to Denver to take on the Colorado Avalanche (8-4-1) Monday at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blues have been struggling, but come into this game on a 2-game winning streak after beating San Jose 5-3 on Thursday and following it up with a 3-2 victory against Las Vegas on Saturday.
The Avalanche come in on a 4-game winning streak with their last loss coming Oct.29. A 5-4 decision to the Islanders. Since then, Colorado has scored at least 4 goals in each of its victories. They will look to continue the offense in this game against St. Louis.
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Blues at Avalanche odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:42 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blues +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Avalanche -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (-140) | Avalanche -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)
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Blues at Avalanche projected goalies
Jordan Binnington (5-5-0, 3.19 GAA, .895 SV%) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (7-1-1, 2.66GAA, .924SV%)
Binnington saved 34 of 36 shots in his last start against the Golden Knights on Saturday. He has saved 61 shots while allowing just 5 goals in his past 2 starts.
Georgiev, in his last start on Thursday, allowed 3 goals on 35 shots in a 5-3 victory over Nashville. Despite having a 2.66 GAA and 7 wins, Georgiev has yet to record a shutout yet this season.
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Blues at Avalanche picks and predictions
Prediction
Avalanche 4, Blues 2
Moneyline
PASS.
While the ML is not too out of order, it is just a bit too high on the Avalanche which is the team to bet here.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET COLORADO AVALANCHE -1.5 (+115).
With Georgiev in net, the Avalanche are the clear better team. They have not lost since Oct. 29 and in this time, they also have not won by less than 2 goals. Take Colorado -1.5 (+115) as my favorite play.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 6.5 (-135).
The Avalanche have been scoring in bunches lately. Since Oct. 29, they have not scored less than 4 goals in any game. But the Blues, although winning have been limited in their scoring. With Georgiev and his 2.66 GAA in net, I look for St. Louis to have some trouble scoring. The Avalanche will get to 4 but I see the Blues only getting to 2. Which leads me to favoring the Under.
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