Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/7

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The Colorado Avalanche will travel to the Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues. This NHL regular season game is set for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will be aired on ESPN+. Colorado has a strong record this season at 50-16-10 and leads the Western Central Division.

St. Louis has had a challenging season with a record of 33-31-12. They rank seventh in the Western Central Division. Head coach Jim Montgomery will lead the Blues at home, hoping to improve their standings. Both teams have achieved seven shutout wins this season.

Avalanche vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+151), St. Louis Blues +1.5 (-188), Avalanche MoneyLine -161, Blues MoneyLine +137, Over/Under 6.5

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche recently played against the St. Louis Blues, losing by 1 with a score of 3-2. Brent Burns and Parker Kelly both scored for the Avalanche. Despite having 28 shots on goal, they could not secure a win.

In their game against the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche won by 2 with a score of 2-0. Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon scored the goals. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves on 17 shots, helping the team earn a shutout victory.

The Avalanche’s top player, Nathan MacKinnon, has played 75 games this season. He has scored 51 goals and made 71 assists. Cale Makar also stands out with 75 points and 118 blocks in 73 games.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had a mixed set of results in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche, where Robert Thomas stood out with three goals. Prior to that, they won 6-2 against the Anaheim Ducks, showcasing strong offensive play with two power-play goals.

Robert Thomas continues to be a key player for the Blues. In the last few games, he has contributed significantly to the team’s scoring. Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud have also been vital, providing assists and adding to the offensive pressure.

Jordan Binnington has been in goal for several recent games. He played a crucial role in the win against Toronto Maple Leafs, making 12 saves on 13 shots. Despite mixed results in some games, Binnington remains a central figure for the team’s defense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win with a MoneyLine of -161. They rank first in goals, assists, and shots on goal this season. With these strong stats, picking the Avalanche to win against the St. Louis Blues, who have a MoneyLine of +137, is recommended.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.5. The Avalanche have allowed 177 goals, ranking first, while the Blues have allowed 222 goals. Given these figures, the under at -125 seems like the safer pick, expecting a total score below 6.5.