Avalanche vs. Blues Prediction and Odds for Game 6 (Don't Be Surprised to See Low-Scoring Affair)

The Colorado Avalanche let a 3-0 lead slip away from their fingers in a potential series-clinching Game 5, and now they have to head back to St. Louis for Game 6 on Friday night.

The Blues, despite being massive underdogs in the series, are one home win away from forcing a winner-take-all Game 7.

Can St. Louis get another upset win, or will Colorado secure a berth in the Western Conference Final?

Let's take a look at the odds for the game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Avalanche vs. Blues Odds and Total

Moneyline:

• Avalanche -170
• Blues +150

Run line:

• Avalanche -1.5 (+130)
• Blues +1.5 (-160)

Total:

• 6.5 (Over -120/Under +100)

Avalanche vs. Blues Betting Trends

• The OVER is 5-2 in the Avalanche's last seven games.
• Avalanche are 9-3 in last 12 games vs. Blues.
• The OVER is 5-0 in the Avs last five games played in St. Louis.
• The OVER is 10-5 in the Blues' last 15 games.
• Blues are 2-5 in their last seven home games.

Avalanche vs. Blues Prediction and Pick

Despite the OVER trending so much for both teams in this series, I like the UNDER 6.5 at +100 in Game 6. Of all eight teams in the second round of the playoffs, the Avalanche and Blues have actually been playing the most defensive style of hockey.

For example, of the eight teams they rank 7th and 8th in high danger scoring chances per game. The Avalanche are only averaging 10.97, and the Blues are averaging just 8.09. Also, their combined expected goals per game is just 5.44, which is more than a full goal below the set total of 6.5.

It may be a tough bet to hit "submit" on considering how the first five games of the series have gone, but if you trust the numbers, the under is the play.

Pick: UNDER 6.5 (+100)

You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.