Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions March 29th 2025

Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues March 29th 2025

Looking to win big? The Blues and Avalanche face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche are hosting the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. This Central division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Blues.

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St. Louis vs. Colorado Key Information

• Teams: Blues at Avalanche
• Where: Ball Arena Denver
• Date: Saturday, March 29th
• Betting Odds COL -197 | STL +165 O/U 5.5

The Blues Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 39-28-7. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Blues fell behind early, allowing a goal in the first period, but they responded with four straight goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, and their defense held Toronto scoreless until the third period.

Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He scored for the second time this season at 16:31 in the second period, and added his third goal at 7:27 in the same period. Parayko also picked up his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-net goal, which was Buchnevich’s fourth of the year.

Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season at 11:52 in the second period. Ryan Suter contributed with two assists, giving him three for the year. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net three times in the second.

Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal just 5:25 into the game and another late in the 3rd, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a stretch of over 36 minutes, starting in the 1st period. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues’ defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.

• Spanning across their last three games, St. Louis have gone 3-0. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2.
• Across St. Louis’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 8-2. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 7-3 and an over-under mark of 5-5.

The Avalanche Can Win If…

With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record dropped to 45-25-3. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that line. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line.

Colorado took the lead in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled, giving up two empty-net goals in the third period.

In their 5-2 loss to Nashville, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal in the third period.

MacKinnon also picked up his 14th assist on Makar’s goal, and Makar earned his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s third-period goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.

After taking a 1-0 lead, Colorado’s defense gave up five goals, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. The Avalanche also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.

• Over their last three games, the Avalanche have gone 3-0 straight up. This also includes going 2-1 puck line and an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Across Colorado’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 8-2. Against the spread, Colorado went 6-4 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 5-4-1.

The Lean

For a moneyline bet, we have the Avalanche as the likely winner. However, with the current odds at -197, I’d suggest considering a puck line bet, as our predictions have the Avalanche winning by more than one goal.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Avalanche to win and cover. Watch for the Avalanche to win this game by multiple goals over the Blues.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

Blues Aim for Ninth Straight Win in Mile High Test vs. Avalanche

DENVER — The St. Louis Blues are heating up at the right time, but their biggest test yet awaits on Saturday afternoon when they face a Colorado Avalanche team that’s been nearly unbeatable on home ice.

Blues Surge Into Playoff Picture

Winners of eight straight, the Blues (39-28-7, 85 points) have played their way into the second wild card in the Western Conference, with aspirations of climbing even higher. Their turnaround since the 4 Nations Face-Off break has been remarkable — a 14-2-2 record that’s transformed them from longshot to serious playoff threat.

St. Louis has been getting contributions throughout the lineup. Robert Thomas leads the team in assists (47) and points (66), while Jordan Kyrou continues to light the lamp with 31 goals. Dylan Holloway has also surged offensively, tying Kyrou with 62 points on the season and scoring twice in Thursday’s 3-2 comeback win over Nashville.

While the Blues needed late-game heroics to dispatch the Predators, they showed poise under pressure.

“I think that’s how we grow,” Holloway said. “It’s definitely crucial to know that we can do that.”

Avalanche a Force at Ball Arena

The challenge Saturday is formidable. Colorado (45-25-3, 93 points) has won 11 consecutive home games — a streak dating back to Jan. 22 — and has hit its stride since the league resumed play last month. The Avalanche are 12-1-1 in their last 14 games and 10-1-1 in March, climbing within striking distance of first place in the Central Division.

Nathan MacKinnon is putting together a Hart Trophy-caliber campaign with a league-leading 108 points (29 goals, 79 assists), while defenseman Cale Makar leads all NHL blueliners with 84 points. Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin continue to provide valuable secondary scoring, and Martin Necas has made an instant impact since his arrival in the Mikko Rantanen trade.

The trade deadline acquisitions of Brock Nelson, Charlie Coyle, and Ryan Lindgren have only added to Colorado’s depth, giving coach Jared Bednar flexibility and balance throughout the lineup.

“Things are just clicking right now,” Makar said after a 4-0 shutout of the Kings on Thursday. “Everyone’s finding a groove, and we’re just trying to stay sharp heading into the playoffs.”

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Matchup Outlook

This is a classic case of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. The Blues are riding a wave of confidence with the playoffs in sight, while the Avalanche are protecting their turf with dominance and eyeing home-ice advantage in the postseason.

With two red-hot teams and playoff implications hanging in the balance, expect an intensity more reminiscent of April hockey than late March.