St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31

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The St. Louis Blues travel to face the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The game is set to begin at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Blues come into the game with a record of 15-17-8, while the Avalanche hold a strong record of 29-2-7.

Both teams belong to the Western Central Division. The Blues are ranked 6th in the division, and their head coach is Jim Montgomery. The Avalanche, under the leadership of Jared Bednar, sit at the top of the division. Fans can expect a competitive game as these division rivals meet on the ice.

Blues vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues +275, Colorado Avalanche -345

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Nashville Predators with a 3-2 score. In that game, Pavel Buchnevich stood out with 2 goals.

The Blues have faced some tough losses too. Against the Buffalo Sabres, they lost 4-2 despite Brayden Schenn and Jimmy Snuggerud each scoring a goal. The team’s defense was active with 27 hits and 18 blocks.

Robert Thomas is a key player for the Blues this season. He has played 36 games, scoring 9 goals and making 20 assists. His contribution on the ice is significant for the team’s offensive play.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have been on a strong winning streak in recent games. They won against the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 5-2. Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson both contributed with a goal and an assist each.

In their game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Avalanche secured a 6-5 victory. Nathan MacKinnon shined with one goal and two assists. Martin Necas also played well, scoring two goals.

The Avalanche’s defense was solid in their 1-0 win over the Utah Mammoth. Scott Wedgewood made 32 saves, keeping a clean sheet. Samuel Girard scored the only goal in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the St. Louis Blues. The moneyline for the Avalanche is -345, while the Blues are at +275. Given the Avalanche’s strong performance with 152 goals and 266 assists, they are the recommended pick to win the game.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. With a projected score of Colorado 4, St. Louis 2, the total points come to 6. This suggests betting on the over at -114 is a reasonable choice.