The Colorado Avalanche (21-8-3) invade Enterprise Center to battle for the top spot in the Central Division against the St. Louis Blues (20-8-6) at 8 p.m. ET Monday. We analyze the Avalanche-Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.
Avalanche at Blues: Projected starting goalies
Philipp Grubauer vs. Jordan Binnington
Grubauer enters the game with a 10-5-2 record, 2.76 goals against average and .914 save percentage while coming in with a pair of road wins in Boston and Toronto in his past two outings. Overall, he has won three straight, but he has missed over a week due to a hamstring injury. He should be able to go, but if not it will be Pavel Francouz getting the nod in his place. Either way, the Avalanche are in good hands.
Binnington has been rounding into form after a bit of a slow start. He is 15-6-4 with a 2.46 GAA and .919 SV% with one shutout. He’ll look to maintain the dominance of the Blues in this series.
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Avalanche at Blues: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Blues 3, Avalanche 1
Moneyline (ML)
The BLUES (-115) have posted 21 victories in the past 28 head-to-head meetings at Enterprise center, while the Avalanche (-106) are 8-22 in the past 30 battles in this series overall. The home team has also cashed in 25 of the past 37 in this series.
New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered for the Blues to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout would profit $8.70 if they do so.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
BLUES (-1.5, +230) are a great play for Monday’s titanic Central Division battle as they’re a nice value. The favorite is 13-4 in the past 17 meetings. In addition, four of their past five wins also cashed on the puck line. A small-unit bet is warranted here.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 5.5 (+100) is even-money for Monday’s battle, and you’ll like the Under. The Under is 5-1 in Colorado’s past six overall, and 5-1 in their past six on the road, too. In this series, the Under is 21-8-2 in the past 31 battles at Enterprise Center, too, while cashing in four of the past five overall.
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