Avalanche vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - April 5

The Colorado Avalanche (50-15-10) host the St. Louis Blues (32-31-12) at Ball Arena on Sunday, April 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Avalanche took down the Dallas Stars 2-0 in their most recent game, while the Blues are coming off a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's game.

The Blues' offense has totaled 30 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 18 goals. They have had 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (25.0%). They are 6-2-2 over those contests.

Avalanche vs. Blues Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Avalanche 5, Blues 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-207)
• 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 are 50-15-10 overall and 6-10-16 in overtime contests.
• Colorado has 24 points (10-3-4) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they went 2-2-2 (six points).
• Colorado has scored two goals in 11 games this season (3-6-2 record, eight points).
• The Avalanche are 45-6-6 in the 57 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 96 points).
• In the 24 games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 17-2-5 record (39 points).
• In the 58 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 38-12-8 (84 points).
• The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 11-3-0 to register 22 points.

Blues Splits and Trends

• The Blues have a 32-31-12 record this season and are 4-12-16 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• St. Louis has earned 40 points (16-8-8) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blues scored just one goal in 13 games and have gone 2-7-4 (eight points).
• When St. Louis has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-12-3 record).
• The Blues have scored more than two goals in 40 games, earning 55 points from those contests.
• This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 12-9-6 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 14-15-3 (31 points).
• The Blues have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 44 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Avalanche vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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