The Colorado Avalanche (29-2-7) will aim to prolong a 14-game home win streak when they take on the St. Louis Blues (15-17-8) on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we pick to come out on top in Wednesday's action on the ice.
In the past 10 contests, the Blues have gone 4-5-1 while putting up 23 goals against 30 goals given up. On 24 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (16.7%).
Avalanche vs. Blues Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Avalanche 5, Blues 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-351)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have finished 3-7-10 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 29-2-7.
- Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they won both times.
- Colorado has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
- The Avalanche are 26-1-5 in the 32 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 57 points).
- In the 12 games when Colorado has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 9-0-3.
- In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 22-1-5 (49 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 6-1-0 to register 12 points.
Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues have a record of 15-17-8 this season and are -8-8 in overtime games.
- St. Louis has earned 26 points (10-2-6) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blues scored only one goal in eight games and have gone 2-4-2 (six points).
- St. Louis has seven points (2-8-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blues have scored at least three goals in 18 games, earning 25 points from those contests.
- St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 6-8-2 (14 points).
- The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Blues went 9-9-5 in those contests (23 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Blues AVG | Blues Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 32nd |
| 1st | 2.18 | Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 29th |
| 1st | 34.4 | Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| 8th | 26.9 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| 28th | 15.5% | Power Play % | 18.45% | 20th |
| 1st | 85.32% | Penalty Kill % | 77.45% | 25th |
Avalanche vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
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