The Colorado Avalanche (29-2-7, first in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the St. Louis Blues (15-17-8, 13th in the Western Conference), on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will secure the win in Wednesday's matchup.
The Blues' offense has totaled 23 goals during their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have recorded 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (16.7%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.
Avalanche vs. Blues Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Avalanche 5, Blues 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-357)
- 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 (29-2-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Colorado is 8-1-3 (19 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Avalanche recorded just one goal, they won both times.
- Colorado has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-1-2 record).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 32 times, and are 26-1-5 in those games (to register 57 points).
- In the 12 games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 9-0-3.
- In the 28 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 22-1-5 (49 points).
- The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Avalanche went 6-1-0 in those contests (12 points).
Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues have a record of 15-17-8 this season and are -8-8 in overtime matchups.
- St. Louis has earned 26 points (10-2-6) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In eight games this season when the Blues ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of six points (2-4-2).
- When St. Louis has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-8-3 record).
- The Blues have scored three or more goals 18 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-4-3).
- This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-3-5 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 6-8-2 (14 points).
- The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 9-9-5 to register 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 |
| 29th | 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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