Brock Nelson has piled up the chances of late, but not necessarily enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
My Blues vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks see Nelson’s scoring prowess returning in an advantageous matchup against St. Louis.
Blues vs Avalanche prediction
Blues vs Avalanche best bet: Brock Nelson anytime goalscorer (+185)
Brock Nelson has generated 8.56 expected goals over his past 19 games but scored only three times.
Of the 16 players with 8.5 xG or more in that span, Nelson is the only one with fewer than six goals.
He's converted on just 6.5% of his shots. That’s less than half of his career finishing rate (14.6%), and a little more than a third of his shooting percentage since joining the Colorado Avalanche (18.7%).
The Blues rank 22nd in goals against, 22nd in save percentage, and 28th in PK%, making this a natural regression spot.
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Sam Malinski has three points and 19 shot attempts over two games without Cale Makar. He appears ready to pop in an expanded role.
Playing big minutes at 5-on-5 and quarterbacking the top power play with Nelson, there's a real correlation between the two players.
We’ll back Colorado on the moneyline to round out the SGP. They’re the league’s best team, and the St. Louis Blues have struggled mightily on the road, winning only 14 times in 38 tries.
Blues vs Avalanche SGP
- Brock Nelson anytime goalscorer
- Sam Malinski Over 0.5 points
- Avalanche moneyline
Blues vs Avalanche odds
- Moneyline: Blues +190 | Avalanche -230
- Puck Line: Blues +1.5 (-125) | Avalanche -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Blues vs Avalanche trend
Brock Nelson has scored in 13 of his last 30 home games. Find more NHL betting trends for Blues vs. Avalanche.
How to watch Blues vs Avalanche
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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