A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Colorado Avalanche dueling the St. Louis Blues on Sunday at Scottrade Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the St. Louis Blues as -183 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.2-2.8 victory for the Blues. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Colorado Avalanche have seen them go 13-16-1 so far this season, while the Blues are at 17-9-4. In totals betting, the St. Louis Blues are 10-16-4, while the Avalanche are 15-14-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs Colorado injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the St. Louis Blues rated this week at No. 21 and the Colorado Avalanche sitting at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits St. Louis's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.57 goals per game, against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.9 goals allowed. The Blues power play is averaging 17.78% while the Avalanche defense kills off 80.23% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Colorado was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Predators. Bettors on Colorado at +171 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
The Blues were a 3-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Stars. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got St. Louis at -123 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Chicago, Tuesday, December 15th
St. Louis at Winnipeg, Tuesday, December 15th