Avalanche vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - January 31

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The St. Louis Blues (23-24-4) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2) on the road on Friday, January 31 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Friday's game.

The Blues have gone 4-6-0 over the last 10 games, putting up 27 total goals (six power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have conceded 28 goals to their opponents.

Avalanche vs. Blues Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Avalanche 4, Blues 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-188)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • The Avalanche have gone 5-2-7 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 29-21-2.
  • Colorado has 23 points (11-2-1) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • The eight times this season the Avalanche ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
  • Colorado has finished 2-7-1 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
  • The Avalanche have scored at least three goals 32 times, and are 26-6-0 in those games (to register 52 points).
  • In the 19 games when Colorado has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 12-6-1 to record 25 points.
  • In the 29 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 16-12-1 (33 points).
  • The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Avalanche went 11-7-0 in those contests (22 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have a 23-24-4 record this season and are 7-4-11 in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • St. Louis has earned 24 points (10-6-4) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • Across the 12 games this season the Blues ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
  • St. Louis has five points (2-10-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Blues have scored at least three goals 25 times, earning 41 points from those matchups (20-4-1).
  • St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 8-10-0 (16 points).
  • The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 12-13-3 to register 27 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche Rank Avalanche AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
8th 3.25 Goals Scored 2.75 25th
22nd 3.15 Goals Allowed 3.02 17th
11th 29.2 Shots 26.9 26th
4th 26.6 Shots Allowed 28.3 16th
18th 20.81% Power Play % 18.8% 25th
14th 79.37% Penalty Kill % 71.77% 29th

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