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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 6 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche try again to eliminate the St. Louis Blues Friday in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinals playoff series. Colorado leads the series 3-2. Puck drop from Enterprise Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Avalanche vs. Blues Game 6 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Avs were stunned in Game 5 at home as St. Louis stormed back from a 3-0 hole midway through the game to win 5-4 in overtime. Avs C Nathan MacKinnon had arguably the best playoff game of his career with 3 goals and 1 assist. He thought he iced it when he gave them a 4-3 lead, gliding coast to coast for a sick goal with under 3 minutes to go.

The Blues would not give in. C Robert Thomas scored his 2nd goal of the game (and of the playoffs) with just under 1 minute to go to tie it. C Tyler Bozak put back a rebound to win it in OT.

The Blues haven’t won a home game in the series, though. G Jordan Binnington was injured in Game 3, and they spent too much effort retaliating in Game 4. Colorado is not on shaky ground just yet, and its best player just went ablaze.

Avalanche at Blues odds and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Blues +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+130) | Blues +1.5  (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Avalanche at Blues projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (5-2, 2.50 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Ville Husso (2-4, 3.78 GAA, .884 SV%)

Kuemper hasn’t been great this series, and he hasn’t had to be. He has allowed 3 goals in 2 of the last 3 games. Colorado won 1 of them. If he gives up 3 or 4 markers in this game, we’re likely going to Game 7.

Husso has been overmatched in the series, but he made some dazzling saves in the last game. He appeared to exit Game 5 with a lot more confidence than he entered. Husso has given up 4 goals in 5 straight games in the playoffs. He’s going to have to limit Colorado to 2 or 3 for the Blues to have a chance to extend the series.

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Avalanche at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Blues 2

Money line

There won’t be a lot of value in picking this game unless you’re confident in a Blues win. They could win, but it would have to be a similar formula to Game 5 where they stunned Colorado emotionally.

Colorado is angry, and I picked them to win in 6 games before the series began — even with a healthy Binnington. The Avs move on to face the Edmonton Oilers. St. Louis held Colorado’s top players down early in the series, and the Avs found ways to win. I’m not a fan of the -175 money line, but I will LEAN AVALANCHE IN REGULATION (-115).

Against the spread

If this is a close game, the Blues are likely to win. There is a special boosted odds wager AVALANCHE TO SCORE FIRST AND WIN THE SERIES (+130). I’d go lightly on that before I touched either puck line.

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in the last 4 for Colorado on the road and its last 4 games as a road favorite. The Over is 9-3 in the last 12 for St. Louis as an underdog and 8-3 on 1 day of rest. The Over has cashed in 3 straight contests in the series. Go lightly here, because I really feel like Colorado has to keep St. Louis to 2 goals to advance, but LEAN OVER 6.5 (-130).

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 4 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues meet for Game 4 of Western Conference Semifinals Monday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Colorado leads the series 2-1. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Avalanche vs. Blues Game 4 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Avalanche picked up a 5-2 road win in Game 3 to grab home-ice advantage back from the Blues after they dropped Game 2. It was costly, however, as the Avs lost D Samuel Girard to a season-ending sternum injury.

The Blues also suffered a costly injury in Game 3, as G Jordan Binnington was knocked out for the series due to a lower-body injury. G Ville Husso is back as the No. 1 goaltender, a spot he started in the first 3 games of this postseason.

Avalanche at Blues odds and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Blues +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+135) | Blues +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

Avalanche at Blues projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (4-1-0, 1.99 GAA, .926 SV% – postseason) vs. Ville Husso (1-3-0, 3.38 GAA, .891 SV%, 1 SO – postseason)

Kuemper allowed 2 goals on 31 shots in the Game 3 road win in St. Louis. He has yielded 3 or fewer goals in each of his 6 starts so far in these playoffs.

Husso allowed 4 goals on 23 shots in relief in Game 3, but that’s a tough spot coming on cold to play for an injured starter. He has allowed 4 or more goals in each of his last 3 playoff appearances since his shutout in Game 1 at the Minnesota Wild.

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Avalanche at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Blues 2

Money line

The AVALANCHE (-170) are rather moderate favorites, but this is going to be a close game. The Blues do not lose much, if anything, with Husso back in there instead of Binnington.

However, look for the offensive stars of the Avs to shine bright, grabbing a road win and forcing the Blues to the brink of elimination with a narrow win.

Against the spread

The BLUES +1.5 (-175) are worth playing if you’d like a little insurance. The road team has covered the puck line in each of the 3 games in this series so far, but St. Louis is desperate and will play one of their best outings of the series.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-102) is the play here. We should see the Avalanche take fewer chances, not allowing the Blues opportunities to get back into the series, and St. Louis will also be very careful. Scoring chances should be at a premium in this one.

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 3 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche try to take back home-ice advantage against the St. Louis Blues Saturday in Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinals playoff series. The series is tied 1-1. Puck drop from Enterprise Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Avalanche vs. Blues Game 3 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

For as much as Colorado dominated the Blues in Game 1, St. Louis flipped the script and took it to the Avs in Game 2. LW David Perron had 2 goals, and G Jordan Binnington was a star again as he made 30 saves on 31 shots in a 4-1 victory.

St. Louis really tightened up its forecheck and didn’t allow a single odd-man rush in the game. The 31 shots on goal were a far cry from the 54 fired at Binner in the first game.

Something to watch, and he’s not on the injury report, but D Cale Makar wiped out hard with his right knee banging into the goal post midway through Game 2. He limped off and told his teammates he was OK coming off, but that’s something that could swell up and remain tender the rest of the series.

C Nathan MacKinnon has 2 assists in the series, but he has really been held in check by Blues C Ryan O’Reilly. Makar, MacKinnon and RW Mikko Rantanen combined for 96 goals in the regular season. They have none in this series. I’d be surprised if one of them didn’t break through in this one.

Avalanche at Blues odds and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Blues +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+133) | Blues +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

Avalanche at Blues projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (3-1, 1.98 GAA, .923 SV% – postseason) vs. Jordan Binnington (4-1, 1.75 GAA, .948 SV% – postseason)

Kuemper wasn’t terrible, but he has shown some holes in these 2 games. He has saved 51 of 56 for a .910 SV% in the series. He had a 3.40 GAA and an .870 SV% against St. Louis in the regular season, too. So goaltending is one area Colorado doesn’t have the advantage.

Binnington has been unreal. Even though he has played in about half of the games as the guys ahead of him, he is 4th in the playoffs with 4.6 goals saved above expected, according to MoneyPuck. The only goal he gave up in Game 2 came on the power play, and he really hasn’t let a soft one in yet this series.

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Avalanche at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 3, Avalanche 2

Money line

The Avs are huge favorites on the road here. No one will contest that Colorado doesn’t have the most high-end talent, but St. Louis has talent across 4 lines and they have Stanley Cup-winning experience.

The Blues will also have a rowdy Enterprise Center behind them. The Avalanche aren’t just divisional rivals — they are owned by the villainous Stan Kroenke, who moved the NFL’s Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles in questionable fashion. The crowd will be fired up.

We said Game 2 would either be a close win by Colorado or St. Louis could steal it. The same holds true for Game 3. It’ll be a close win by St. Louis or the Avs could steal it. Considering how well Binnington has played, we’ll take the value and LEAN BLUES (+140).

Against the spread

Neither puck line is attractive here. If the Blues get beat, there’s no sense in paying -175 for a goal of insurance. Instead, if you’re feeling the improved puck play and the continued dominance between the pipes, go lightly on BLUES IN REGULATION (+205). St. Louis has been a bad overtime team all season so if it’s going to win, it’ll likely have to be in regulation anyway.

Over/Under

You’re living dangerously taking the Under with these two powerful offenses. However, both games have cashed Under tickets, and it has been 3 Unders in a row for St. Louis. Go lightly here, but until these goalies really start showing leaks, LEAN UNDER 6.5 (-102).

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Avalanche (2-4-0) face the St. Louis Blues (5-0-0) Thursday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Avalanche vs. Blues odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Avalanche are on the road for the fourth time in their last five games. They’re 1-2-0 in three outings away from home this season. The Avs lost 5-3 to the Blues Oct. 16 as the Over hit when the teams met in the season opener.

The Blues blanked the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 last time out Monday, sweeping a two-game set at home. It isn’t all good for St. Louis though, as C Ryan O’Reilly and LW Brandon Saad are sidelined due to COVID protocol.

Avalanche at Blues odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Blues +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche -1.5 (+175) | Blues +1.5 (-240)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)

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Avalanche at Blues projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (2-3-0, 3.22 GAA, .900 SV%) vs. Jordan Binnington (4-0-0, 2.75 GAA, .919 SV%)

Kuemper allowed four goals on 27 shots in the first meeting with the Blues Oct. 16 in Denver. He made 26 saves on 28 shots in his last start against the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday.

Binnington is a perfect 4-for-4 so far, but he didn’t have to face a Colorado team at full power in the opener. This time will be different, but he is also on home ice.

Avalanche at Blues odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Blues 2

Money line

The AVALANCHE (-130) are worth a look in this revenge game of sorts, as they look to hand the Blues (+110) their first loss of the season. This time, it’s St. Louis which is shorthanded due to injuries and COVID. The shoe is on the other foot.

While Colorado is 7-19 in the past 26 trips to St. Louis, it has won four of the past five in the series, with the favorite going 36-15 in the previous 51 meetings.

Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+175) is worth a roll of the dice, as they look to turn the tables on the Blues. The Blues are missing a huge chunk of their offense without O’Reilly and Saad.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-140) is the lean, regardless of what the trends say. The Over is 4-0 in the past four meetings, and 5-1-1 in the past seven in St. Louis. However, expect Kuemper to be at his best against a Blues team missing a lot of firepower on the front end.

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues Game 3 NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues relocate to Enterprise Center Friday for Game 3 of their West Division Semifinal series. Puck drop will be shortly after 9:30 p.m. ET with the Avs up 2-0 in the series. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Blues Game 3 odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Colorado won Games 1 and 2 on home ice by scores of 4-1 and 6-3, respectively. It outshot St. Louis 85-58 through two games and registered 58.5% of the 5-on-5 shot attempts.

The Avalanche won the head-to-head regular-season series 5-3 but they split the four games at Enterprise Center. The Blues won the last two of those 5-3 and 4-1 in late April.

Avalanche at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Blues +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+120) | Blues +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Avalanche at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer (30-9-1, .922 SV%, 1.95 GAA) at Jordan Binnington (18-14-8, .910 SV%, 2.65 GAA)

Grubauer has stopped 54 of 58 shots in this series for a .931 save percentage; however, his home/road splits from the regular season are cause for concern heading into Game 3. He posted a .905 SV% and 2.48 goals against average in 16 games as a visitor.

Binnington gave up a total of 7 goals in the first two games of the series in Colorado. He preferred home ice in the regular season with a .913 SV% and 2.53 GAA over 23 games.

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Avalanche at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blues 4, Avalanche 3

Money line (ML)

This has been the most lopsided series of the postseason thus far and the Avalanche remain clear favorites by the odds to win the Stanley Cup at +300.

The BLUES (+180) will get to play in front of a limited home crowd Friday and are a good value at nearly 2-1.

Grubauer wasn’t the same goalie on the road in the regular season and Binnington was considerably better at Enterprise Center.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BLUES +1.5 (-145) should be backed with the goal of insurance after being vastly outplayed in the first two games of the series. St. Louis registered just 41.5% of the 5-on-5 shot attempts.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 5.5 (-120) with Binnington struggling in the series and Grubauer subpar as a visitor.

It’s more likely the Blues score their way to victory than shut down the Avs’ high-powered offense.

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche (31-10-4) play the third part of a three-game set against the St. Louis Blues (20-19-6) Monday. Puck drop at Enterprise Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche won Thursday’s game by a 4-2 score, and then they fell 5-3 as moderate favorites Saturday. While Colorado scored at least three goals for the fifth consecutive game, and seventh time in eight outings, it saw its five-game win streak come to a conclusion.

The Blues slapped the brakes on a three-game losing skid in Saturday’s battle. St. Louis has scored at least two goals in each of its past seven games, and it’s averaging 4.0 goals per game across the past six outings.

Avalanche at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Blues +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+155) | Blues +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Avalanche at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Devan Dubnyk (5-10-2, 3.15 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (13-14-5, 2.73 GAA, .908 SV%)

Dubnyk allowed four goals on 29 shots in Saturday’s start, falling for the first time in three games since being acquired from the San Jose Sharks. He has been holding down the fort with G Philipp Grubauer going through COVID protocol.

Binnington made 28 saves on 31 shots in the Blues’ 5-3 victory Saturday. He has allowed three or more goals in four straight outings, and six of the past eight starts. He is 2-4-0 with a 3.23 GAA and .898 SV% in six starts against the Avs this season.

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Avalanche at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Blues 3

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-155) are moderate favorites as they look to bounce back from Saturday’s loss. They’re a good play, too, as they haven’t lost in consecutive games in regulation since Feb. 22-24.

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Against the spread (ATS)

At plus-money, the AVALANCHE -1.5 (+155) are worth a look. In their recent five-game win streak, they covered the puck line in four of those victories, including Thursday’s series opener against the Blues.

Conversely, St. Louis has failed to cover the puck line in five of its past eight losses as an underdog.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6 (-105) is 3-0-1 across the past four games for the Avalanche, and 6-2-1 in the previous nine as a road favorite. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past five at home for the Blues, while going 3-1-1 in their past five as underdogs.

The Over is also 3-0-1 across the past four head-to-head meetings in St. Louis.

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche (31-9-4) play the second part of a three-game set against the St. Louis Blues (19-19-6) Saturday with a 3 p.m. ET puck drop at Enterprise Center. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche doubled up the Blues 4-2 in their first game back on the ice since April 14. Colorado has won five in a row despite the eight-day hiatus, last tasting defeat on April 7 in Minnesota.

The Blues are on a three-game skid, losing two of the games to the Avalanche. St. Louis has dropped five straight meetings with Colorado since winning the regular-season opener 4-1 in Denver back on Jan. 13.

Avalanche at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Avalanche -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Blues +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+150) | Blues +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Avalanche at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Devan Dubnyk (5-9-2, 3.10 GAA, .901 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (12-14-5, 2.72 GAA, .908 SV%)

Dubnyk has made two starts since being acquired from the San Jose Sharks, and he has won twice against the Blues. He made 25 saves in Thursday’s 4-2 victory, and he has posted a 2-0-0 record with a 2.51 GAA and .918 SV% in his two outings with the Avs.

Binnington has dropped three straight starts, allowing three or more goals in each of the outings, and he has won just twice in regulation across the past 14 starts and 15 appearances dating back to March 3 in Anaheim.

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Avalanche at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Blues 3

Money line (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-165) have rattled off five straight wins against the Blues (+140), so it’s hard to trust St. Louis on the money line.

Yes, Philipp Grubauer remains on the COVID list, but Dubnyk has done a good enough job since being tasked with holding down the fort.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BLUES +1.5 (-175) will cost you a pretty penny, but they’re not a bad play on home ice. Yes, St. Louis has lost three straight outings, but two of the games are one-goal losses. Trust Binnington and the Blues to keep it close.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6 (-115) is worth a small-unit play after a push in the first game of the set. The Blues are averaging 5.5 goals per game across the past six outings, while the Avalanche have exactly four goals in each of their past four contests.

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Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Colorado Avalanche (30-9-4) play the first part of a three-game set against the St. Louis Blues (19-18-6) Thursday with an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Enterprise Center. Below, we analyze the Avalanche-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Avalanche return to the ice for the first time since April 14 in St. Louis. They had three straight games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. G Philipp Grubauer, RW Joonas Donskoi and RW Mikko Rantanen are on the protocol list.

The Blues dropped consecutive games against the Avalanche and the Arizona Coyotes, both one-goal games. They have been a bit erratic, as they also have a 9-1 win over the red-hot Minnesota Wild April 9, and a 3-1 win over the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights across their past five outings.

Avalanche at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Avalanche -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blues +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Avalanche -1.5 (+165) | Blues +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Avalanche at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Devan Dubnyk (4-9-2, 3.17 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (12-13-5, 2.71 GAA, .908 SV%)

Dubnyk made his Avalanche debut April 14 in St. Louis and stopped 31 of the 34 shots he faced for a win. He is expected to run it back with Grubauer in the COVID protocol. Dubnyk has won two of his past three starts against the Blues dating back to his time with the San Jose Sharks.

Binnington has dropped two in a row after it looked like he was showing some signs of life. He allowed just one goal in each of his last two wins against Vegas and Minnesota. He hasn’t been terrible, but he has been subpar.

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Avalanche at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blues 4, Avalanche 3

Money line (ML)

The BLUES (+125) are a value play at home, as the Avalanche will not be whole, and Vezina Trophy candidate Grubauer is on the shelf.

Dubnyk is a huge step down, and the Blues should be able to capitalize on home ice.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Blues +1.5 (-200) will cost you two times your potential return, and that’s just too risky, even if the Avalanche have their backup and one of their top offensive players out of the lineup while needing to knock off some rust.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6 (-105) is the play, even though Dubnyk was pretty sharp in his team debut. He has just been too erratic, and Binnington has also struggled. The offense will reign supreme.

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