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Blues vs. Avalanche prediction: Why Colorado is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/31/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Colorado Avalanche will take on the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of the Blues vs. Avalanche game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blues vs. Avs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Avalanche a 71% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Blues and Avalanche each have a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
Blues vs. Avalanche odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+124) | -1.5 (-144) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -350 |
| Total | o6.5 (+114) | u6.5 (-134) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blues vs. Avalanche picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blues +1.5 | +124 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +285 |
| Total | Over 6.5 | +114 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues +1.5 at the spread.
Blues vs. Avalanche player props
Who will score a goal in Blues vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 41.3% chance of scoring a goal at Ball Arena, while the star is an 8.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 29.6% |
| Robert Thomas | 24.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 21.8% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 19.1% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 18.9% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 41.3% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 31.7% |
| Brock Nelson | 31.7% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 31.0% |
| Martin Necas | 30.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 5.6% |
| Robert Thomas | 4.3% |
| Jake Neighbours | 4.1% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 3.6% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 3.6% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.8% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 6.7% |
| Brock Nelson | 6.1% |
| Martin Necas | 6.1% |
| Gabriel Landeskog | 5.8% |
Blues vs. Avs game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Avalanche and Blues at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blues vs. Avalanche insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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