In this article, we will formulate a Avalanche vs Blues Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 29th at the Ball Arena. Let’s take a look at a Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues pick.
Blues Just Keep Winning
The Blues are on fire heading into this game and they have won eight games in a row. The offense is playing with a lot of confidence right now. Two games ago against the Monreal Canadiens, the Blues were able to secure the 6-1 victory, and in the last game against the Nashville Predators, they were able ot secure the 3-2 victory. Dylan Holloway scored two goals to pace the team. Joel Hofer was in goal and heaven though they won, he wasn’t dominant and he saved 16 of the 18 shots that he faced.
The Blues are averaging 3.01 goals while their defense is giving up 2.84 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th. Jordan Binnington is going to get the start and he sits with a 24-21-4 record and he’s giving up 2.73 goals per game. The Blues have won the last four games started by Binnington.
Why the Blues Will Beat the Avalanche
- The Blues have won each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a home win.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six day games at Ball Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Avalanche have lost the second period in three of their last four games against Central Division opponents at Ball Arena when leading after the first period.
Avalanche Goaltending Stepped Up
The Avalanche goaltending really stepped up in the last game against the LA Kings and they were able to secure the 4-0 victory. Martin Necas scored two goals and added one assist. Jonathan Durain saved one goal and added one assist. Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal and he was the star of the show saving all 22 shots that he faced. Two games ago, against the Detroit Red Wings, the Avlaanche were able to secure the 5-2 victory.
The Avalanche is averaging 3.37 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.79 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th in the league. Erik Johnson is dealing with an injury and it’s unclear if he’s going to be able to go in this game. Mackenzie Blackwood is going to get the start for the Avalanche, and he sits with a 27-17-6 record, and he’s giving up 2.46 goals per game. The Avs have won each of his last three starts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four day games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 11 games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Avalanche’s last nine day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blues’ last five day games.
Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
These are both teams that have a whole lot of confidence right now, but we are going to take the value here. Yes Blackwod has been good, and the Avalanche have a whole lot of confidence here. The Blues offense has been playing with a lot of confidence though, and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. Even against good goaltending, they are going to find success. The Blues are just too big of underdogs and we can’t pass up here. Back the Blues.