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Blues vs. Avalanche Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/31/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche matchup.
The Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues will lock horns in the NHL at Ball Arena on Friday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's St. Louis-Colorado game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Avalanche's chance of winning is 62%, while the Blues' is 38%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blues vs. Avalanche predictions page.
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Blues vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Avalanche 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 62% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 55% chance of going over.
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 (-160) | -1.5 (+136) |
| Moneyline | +155 | -185 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blues vs. Avalanche Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blues vs. Avalanche matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Blues vs. Avalanche Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blues vs. Avalanche?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Avalanche.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 46.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.5% |
| Dylan Holloway | 5.8% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.6% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 9.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 7.6% |
| Cale Makar | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 33.9% |
| Jake Neighbours | 28.0% |
| Dylan Holloway | 27.9% |
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 46.2% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 35.9% |
| Martin Necas | 28.2% |
Blues vs. Avs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's matchup between the Avalanche and Blues at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Ball Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Blues vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any St. Louis vs. Colorado picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Friday.
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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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