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St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche Game 2 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche Game 2 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche play Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Blues-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues hung tough for 40 minutes, but that’s not going to get it done in the postseason, especially as decisive underdogs. St. Louis was tied 1-1 heading to the third period in Game 1 but allowed three third-period goals.

Nathan MacKinnon was the difference maker, setting the tone with an even-strength goal just 30 seconds into the third period for the game-winning tally. He also added an empty-net goal with 40 seconds remaining for the insurance.

Blues at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blues +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Avalanche -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blues +1.5 (-105) | Avalanche -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Blues at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington (18-14-8, 2.65 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (30-9-1, 1.95 GAA, .922 SV%, 7 SO)

Binnington stood on his head in Game 1, stopping 46 of 49 shots he faced. In fact, if not for some phenomenal saves in the first two periods, the series opener might have been a laugher. He really gave his team a great chance to win.

Grubauer wasn’t tested nearly as much as his counterpart. The Avs backstop allowed just one goal to Jordan Kyrou on 23 shots. While some goalies seem to struggle when facing few shots, he maintained his focus well.

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Blues at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Blues 1

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-350) are heavy favorites that will cost you three-and-a-half times your potential return. That’s not a good long-term betting strategy, so look to the puck line instead.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (-115) will still cost you a little bit of juice on the puck line as they’re so heavily favored. However, Colorado is a good play based on their strong offensive players, and the fact David Perron remains on the COVID list. That means St. Louis will be missing one of its top offensive stars again.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) has connected in five of the past six head-to-head meetings in Denver. The Blues really seemed to miss Perron in the series opener as Kyrou was the only player able to generate any offense. Look for the Under to cash yet again in Game 2.

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St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche Game 1 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche Game 1 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche play Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Monday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Blues-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues head into their series as decisive underdogs, and to make matters worse they’ll be without one of their top scorers.

RW David Perron was placed on the COVID-19 protocol list on Saturday. He had 19 goals and 58 points in 56 regular-season games. LW Nathan Walker is also on the list with him. D Vince Dunn (upper body) and RW Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body) are also question marks.

The Avalanche edged the Blue 5-3 in the eight-game regular-season series, but St. Louis won the two most recent meetings on home ice April 24 and 26. The Avs won three of the four meetings in Denver.

Blues at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blues +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Avalanche -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blues +1.5 (-120) | Avalanche -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Blues at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington (18-14-8, 2.65 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (30-9-1, 1.95 GAA, .922 SV%, 7 SO)

Binnington’s first start of the season was Jan. 13 in the opener in Colorado, and he stopped 26 of 27 shots to help the Blues pick up a 4-1 win. The good times didn’t last, as he was hammered for 4 goals on 24 shots in his next start against the Avs. Binnington went 3-4-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .909 SV% in seven games against the Avalanche.

Grubauer was tied for the NHL lead with 7 shutouts. One of those shutouts was against St. Louis, and he was 2-1-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .938 SV% in three games against the Blues.

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Blues at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Blues 1

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-275) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and that’s just too risky even with the odds stacked heavily against the Blues.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+100) are a much better value on the puck line at even money. Colorado finished the regular season strong, posting five straight victories to surge to the top of the standings while securing the Presidents’ Trophy.

That has been a kiss of death over the years for some teams, but this Colorado side looks tough.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) has cashed in four of the past five head-to-head meetings in Denver, but that’s not the only reason to back the Under.

The Blues not having Perron will disrupt their offensive flow, and Tarasenko is no certainty to play, either. St. Louis will have a problem lighting the lamp, which is good for Under bettors.

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Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (35-15-5) and St. Louis Blues (26-20-9) play the second end of a two-game set Wednesday as they wrap up the regular season. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Enterprise Center. Below, we analyze the Wild-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Wild were dumped 4-0 in the front end of the two-game set against the Blues, snapping a four-game road win streak. Minnesota is locked into the three-seed in the first round of the playoffs.

The Blues are locked into the fourth seed, but they’re finishing up strong. They’re 6-1-3 across the past 10 outings, and they posted the shutout win in the front end of the set Wednesday.

Wild at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Blues -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild +1.5 (-275) | Blues -1.5 (-220)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Wild at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Kaapo Kahkonen (16-7-0, 2.70 GAA, .908 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (17-14-8, 2.64 GAA, .911 SV%)

Kahkonen will finish up the regular season in the crease for the Wild, as they look to enter the playoffs on a high note. He enters on a four-game win streak, including a 4-3 overtime victory over the Wild on May 1.

Binnington allowed one goal on 27 shots on Monday in Los Angeles, and he hasn’t lost in regulation in eight starts since April 22 against the Colorado Avalanche. He is 2-1-1 with a 2.52 GAA and .903 SV% in four starts against the Wild.

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Wild at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blues 3, Wild 2

Money line (ML)

The BLUES (-110) are worth the play in this coin-flip regular-season finale over the Wild (-110). St. Louis has lost just once in regulation across the past 10 games, and you need to play the hotter team.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Wild +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly three times your potential return for a little insurance, but it’s just not worth it. Plus, Minnesota was dusted 4-0 in the front end of the set, so it’s not a smart play, either.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-115) is the look in Thursday’s regular-season finale. The Under has hit in five of the past six for the Blues, while the Over/Under has split in the past four for the Wild.

The Over is 3-1 in the past four in this series, but the Under connected in the front end of the set Wednesday.

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St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s St. Louis Blues at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The St. Louis Blues (24-19-9) play the second of a two-game set on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights (38-13-2) Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for a 10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena. Below, we analyze the Blues-Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues were on the short end of a 4-3 overtime loss against the Golden Knights, but St. Louis was still celebrating. St. Louis picked up its 57th point to clinch a playoff spot and eliminate the Arizona Coyotes. It was the fourth time in five games St. Louis went to overtime and/or a shootout.

The Golden Knights have also worked extra lately, winning three of the past four games, each by overtime. Two of those OT wins were by Marc-Andre Fleury.

Blues at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blues +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Golden Knights -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blues +1.5 (-165) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Blues at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Ville Husso (8-5-1, 3.46 GAA, .885 SV%) vs. Marc-Andre Fleury (24-10-0, 2.07 GAA, .926 SV%, 5 SO)

Husso has won back-to-back starts, both against the Minnesota Wild. He has coughed up six goals on 60 shots. The Blues backup goaltender has won three of the previous five, and he is 6-3-1 across the past 10 starts dating back to mid-February.

Fleury has rattled off seven consecutive victories since his last loss April 7, which happened to be against the Blues in St. Louis. He has allowed two or fewer goals in each of the seven wins, including a shutout on April 14 against the Arizona Coyotes.

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Blues at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Blues 3

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-185) will cost you nearly two times your potential return, and it’s right on the borderline of my personal limit for a money line wager. But Vegas has won three of the past four, and 13 of the previous 15 outings. Keep banging VGK until they cool off.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The BLUES +1.5 (-165) are actually the play here, mainly because both of these teams have played plenty of overtime and shootout games lately, including a battle in overtime on Friday.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-120) is the lean, going 9-1-1 in the previous 11 meetings between these two teams. That includes a 5-0 Over mark in the past five meeting in Vegas. The Over is also 4-0 in the past four on the road for St. Louis and 4-0 in the past four against winning teams, too.

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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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:17 a.m. ET.

  • 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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:16 a.m. ET.

  • 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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Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (25-10-2) play the back end of a two-game road set against the St. Louis Blues (16-16-6) Wednesday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Enterprise Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights snapped a three-game skid – they were favored in all three games – with a 6-1 win at the Blues Monday. Vegas, which was a moderate favorite (-145) against the skidding Blues, have won the last four in the head-to-head series, including the last three by a combined score of 16-3.

The Blues have dropped seven in a row overall, last winning March 20 against the San Jose Sharks. Facing VGK won’t be the elixir to cure their ills, either, as they have dropped four straight to the Knights since a 5-4 shootout win Jan. 26 at Enterprise Center.

Golden Knights at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Blues +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+170) | Blues +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Golden Knights at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (17-9-0, 2.14 GAA, .924 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (10-11-5, 2.77 GAA, .904 SV%)

Fleury has won just once across his past five starts, and he hasn’t won any in regulation since March 17 against the Sharks. He’ll try to tap into his earlier success against the Blues, as he is 2-0-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .914 SV% in his two previous starts against St. Louis this season.

Binnington was called upon to serve in relief of the ineffective G Ville Husso Monday. He allowed just one goal on 14 shots, but the damage was already more than done. Binnington hasn’t won in five starts and six appearances since March 19 in a shootout at San Jose, and he hasn’t won in regulation across 10 starts since March 3 at the Anaheim Ducks.

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Golden Knights at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Blues 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-155) are moderate favorites over the skidding Blues. After a 6-1 rout in the front end of the two-game set, there is no reason to bet against Vegas in this one.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (+170) are worth a small-unit play at this price after Monday’s rout of the Blues. VGK has covered the puck line in each of its past two wins, and four of its past five wins. Vegas has also covered the puck line in each of the past three meetings with St. Louis.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-115) is the way to go here. Vegas took care of the Over on its own Monday, and the Over is 5-2-1 in the past eight games on the road for the Golden Knights. The Over is also 4-1-1 in their past six on the road as a fave.

In addition, the Over is 4-0-1 in the past five meetings in St. Louis, and a whopping 8-0-1 in the previous nine in this series overall.

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Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vegas Golden Knights (24-10-2) play the first half of a two-game road set against the St. Louis Blues (16-15-6) Monday with an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Enterprise Center. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights are in a bit of a nosedive, dropping three straight outings all as favorites. Vegas has had a power outage on offense with a total of just 5 goals scored while coughing up 9 goals during the slide. Each game was at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights are also on a 4-1 Under run across their past five games.

The Blues are also skidding, losing six straight games since their last win at the San Jose Sharks March 20. They have dropped seven straight games at home, too, last tasting victory at Enterprise Center Feb. 18, also against the Sharks.

Golden Knights at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Golden Knights -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Blues +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Golden Knights -1.5 (+195) | Blues +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Golden Knights at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner (6-1-2, 2.29 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Jordan Binnington (10–11-5, 2.79 GAA, .904 SV%)

Lehner was tripped up at home by the Minnesota Wild in his most recent start Thursday. He made 35 saves in a 3-2 shootout loss for the Knights. Lehner had won four straight starts prior to that outing, including a 5-1 Knights win against the Blues at T-Mobile Arena March 22, in which he stopped 15 of 16 shots.

Binnington was on the losing end of that game March 22 in Las Vegas, and he has won just once across his past nine games. That stretch also includes a 5-4 overtime loss at home against VGK despite making 35 saves on 40 shots March 12.

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Golden Knights at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Blues 2

Money line (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-140) will break out of their slump with a road victory against the skidding Blues.

Vegas dropped its past three games overall, but the Knights have won three straight against St. Louis, including a pair of 5-1 victories in the past two matchups.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Blues +1.5 (-250) would be the lean here on home ice, as neither side is paying very well lately, but you cannot risk two and a half times your potential return.

The best move is to PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the lean here until these teams rediscover their offense.

The Blues have hit the Under in five straight outings, while going 7-2-1 against the number across their past 10 games. The Under is 4-1 across the past five for the Knights, too.

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

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

The St. Louis Blues (16-14-6) play the second of a two-game set on the road against the Colorado Avalanche (24-8-4) Saturday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Ball Arena. Below, we analyze the Blues-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Blues fell 3-2 in the front end of the back-to-back in a well-played game on Friday night as the Under (6) connected. The Blues have now tied a season-high with a five-game winless drought.

The Avalanche have won three in a row, outscoring the opposition by a 17-7 count in victories over the Blues, Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks. Colorado has also picked up at least one point in 13 straight dating back to its last loss in regulation back on March 8 at home against Arizona.

Blue at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:31 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blues +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Avalanche -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blues +1.5 (-150) | Avalanche -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Blues at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington (10-11-5, 2.79 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (22-7-1, 1.78 GAA, .928 SV%, 5 SO)

Binnington was on the short end of a 3-2 loss on Friday, but he stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced in a solid appearance. He has posted an 0-3-1 record across his past four starts, but he has allowed three or fewer goals in each outing. The offense has provided him with just six total goals of support over his past five starts, and nine total goals over his past seven.

Grubauer has been Vezina quality so far this season. He was rested Friday, as Jonas Johansson picked up the victory. Now, Grubauer is rested and raring to go. He enters with a career-high 22 victories, and he is 1-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .925 SV% with one shutout against the Blues this season.

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Blues at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Blues 2

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-225) are just too expensive, costing you more than twice your potential return. While Binnington and the Blues have been shaky lately, it’s just too risky. PASS, and go with the puck line instead.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+125) are a good play on the puck line, as you are catching the Blues +1.5 (-150) on a five-game win drought.

They weren’t able to beat the backup, and it’s doubtful they’ll drop the red-hot Grubauer. St. Louis has had tremendous difficulty scoring goals lately, and it won’t get any better against Colorado’s starter.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 6 (+100) is the lean, even with Grubauer in the crease for the home side. St. Louis is averaging just 1.9 goals per game across the past 10 outings, so that’s a concern.

However, the Blues have coughed up 3.4 goals per game during the 10-game span, and the Avalanche are more than capable of doing much better than that.

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