St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Picks and Predictions April 5th 2025

St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche April 5th 2025

The Avalanche and Blues are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blues will host the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Avalanche come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 5.5 goals.

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Colorado vs. St. Louis Key Information

• Teams: Avalanche at Blues
• Where: Enterprise Center St. Louis
• Date: Saturday, April 5th
• Betting Odds COL -134 | STL +114 O/U 5.5

The Avalanche Can Win If…

With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche’s record now stands at 47-26-4. Colorado was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined score of 7 surpassed that line.

Colorado took the lead at 17:06 in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled in the third, allowing three goals, including two empty-netters.

In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, 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 late in the third period.

Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon’s goal. MacKinnon, with 14 assists this season, contributed on Makar’s power-play goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.

Colorado’s defense will look to bounce back after giving up five goals to Nashville in their previous game. The Avalanche took a 1-0 lead at 17:06 in the 2nd period, but they then gave up five of the last six goals, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen finished with a save percentage of 87.5% on 24 shots from the Predators.

• The Avalanche have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. Against the spread, they have gone 1-2 and logged an over-under record of 1-2 in these games.
• The Avalanche have gone 7-3 over their last ten regular season games. Their record vs the puck line sits at 4-6 in these matchups, while posting a 4-5-1 over-under mark.

The Blues Can Win If…

The Blues improved to 42-28-7 with a 4-2 road win over the Maple Leafs. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.

Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He also added his fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal of the year, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Jordan Kyrou scored his third goal of the season.

After a scoreless first period, the Blues netted three goals in the second. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.

Defensively, the Blues allowed the first goal at 5:25 in the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless in the second, helping them secure a 4-2 win. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense contributed 3 takeaways and 17 hits.

• St. Louis has put together a record of 3-0 over their past three games. This includes going 1-2 vs. the puck line and posting an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, St. Louis has a record of 10-0. Across these games, their puck line record was just 6-4, while posting an over-under record of 4-6.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Blues to pick up on a win over the Avalanche at home. With the moneyline sitting at +114, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Blues straight-up.

Our projections have the Blues pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blues, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Streaking Blues Eye Franchise History

The St. Louis Blues (42-28-7, 91 points) are on the verge of franchise history, entering Saturday’s matchup against the Colorado Avalanche (47-26-4, 98 points) on a team-record-tying 11-game winning streak. A victory would set a new club record, surpassing the mark set by their 2018-19 Stanley Cup-winning team.

Since early February, the Blues have been among the NHL’s hottest teams, with an impressive 18-2-2 run propelling them into playoff position. Despite sitting comfortably in the Western Conference wild-card spot, St. Louis remains hungry to extend its streak and solidify postseason positioning.

“It’s been a fun ride,” Blues forward Robert Thomas said. “We’re playing really good hockey, and we’ve just got to consistently bring it every single night.”

Injuries Challenge Blues’ Depth

In Thursday’s thrilling 5-4 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blues faced adversity when forward Dylan Holloway sustained a lower-body injury. On the brighter side, Jimmy Snuggerud, a rookie and former University of Minnesota star, contributed his first NHL point—an assist—in just his second game.

“He’s already playing well,” Blues coach Jim Montgomery said of Snuggerud. “Once he gets fully acclimated, he’s going to be a real good player for us.”

Avalanche Look to Halt St. Louis Momentum

While the Blues fight for playoff positioning, the Avalanche have already secured their postseason berth, clinching a spot with a 7-4 win over Columbus on Thursday. Despite injuries to Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas, Colorado remains formidable, boasting a 6-1-1 record in their past eight games.

Coach Jared Bednar expressed pride in his team’s resilience during their playoff-clinching stretch. “We’re obviously really happy that we secured that spot,” Bednar said. “Proud of our guys for accomplishing that, especially under tough circumstances.”

Binnington Likely Back in Net

After backup goalie Joel Hofer played Thursday, Jordan Binnington will likely get the start for St. Louis. Binnington was stellar in the teams’ most recent clash, a 2-1 Blues win on March 29 in Denver. Colorado previously defeated St. Louis 5-0 in January, with Mackenzie Blackwood recording a shutout.

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Key Players and Matchup

Jordan Kyrou (32 goals, 33 assists) and Robert Thomas (team-leading 67 points) will spearhead the Blues’ attack. Colorado counters with depth despite recent injuries, leaning on Cale Makar (27 goals, 61 assists) and Nathan MacKinnon, whose 111 points currently lead the NHL.

NHL Expert Picks

As the red-hot Blues pursue a historic 12th straight win against a top-tier Avalanche squad, bettors can find value in this Western Conference showdown. Check out today’s NHL Betting Picks for expert insights and predictions.