Blues vs Avalanche Prediction and NHL Tips - 30 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 30, 2023, 1:06AM | Published: Dec 29, 2023, 12:31AM

The St. Louis Blues will face the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blues vs Avalanche game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Blues vs Avalanche

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's St. Louis-Colorado NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 58% chance of beating the Blues at Enterprise Center.

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Blues vs Avalanche: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Enterprise Center are shown below:

Head to Head: Blues $2.50, Avalanche $1.64
Line: Blues +1.5 ($1.59), Avalanche -1.5 ($2.60)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.92, Under $2.06

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blues at $2.50 and the Avalanche at $1.64.

The Blues are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Avalanche, with odds of $1.59 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.60.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.06.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Blues vs Avalanche game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Blues vs Avalanche: Best Bets

Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.50 with Betfair (1.7% edge)
Line: Blues +1.5 at $1.59 with Betfair (63% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (51% probability)

Our Blues vs Avalanche predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Avalanche have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blues to win is our preferred option because of the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

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Blues vs Avalanche: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of St. Louis vs Colorado on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Blues vs Avalanche: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blues vs Avalanche? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blues vs Avalanche.

MacKinnon has an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Enterprise Center, while the Avalanche star has a 43.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Blues First Goal Scorer Tips

Jordan Kyrou: 6.1% probability
Pavel Buchnevich: 5.5% probability
Jake Neighbours: 5.0% probability
Robert Thomas: 4.3% probability
Brandon Saad: 3.8% probability

Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips

Nathan MacKinnon: 8.7% probability
Mikko Rantanen: 8.5% probability
Valeri Nichushkin: 6.8% probability
Cale Makar: 4.2% probability
Ross Colton: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Blues Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jordan Kyrou: 31.1% probability
Pavel Buchnevich: 29.0% probability
Jake Neighbours: 26.9% probability
Robert Thomas: 25.4% probability
Brayden Schenn: 22.0% probability

Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Mikko Rantanen: 44.6% probability
Nathan MacKinnon: 43.3% probability
Valeri Nichushkin: 38.5% probability
Cale Makar: 24.6% probability
Ross Colton: 19.3% probability

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the St. Louis vs Colorado game at Enterprise Center.

As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Blues vs Avalanche: Preview

The match-up between the Blues and Avalanche at Enterprise Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.

Teams: St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche
Date: Saturday 30 December 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: Enterprise Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our St. Louis vs Colorado predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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