NHL Playoffs Odds: Avalanche-Blues Game 6 prediction, odds and pick

The Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues are playing in Game 6 of the second-round series. The Avalanche won the first game 5-4 in overtime. Nathan MacKinnon scored a hat trick for the Avalanche. Tyler Bozak scored the game-winning goal in the extra period to send the series back to St Louis.  The NHL odds series continues with an Avalanche-Blues prediction and pick.

The Avalanche are undefeated on the road in the playoffs. They have won each of their games by two or more goals. Nazem Kadri has been the main catalyst for their road victories. The Avalanche lost Game 5 on a night when Kadra struggled to do anything. Darcy Kuemper needs to play better in goal. The team needs their goalie to make stops in order to cover the spread. If Nathan Mackinnon can dominate again, the Avalanche should have no issue putting down the Blues.

The Blues are 2-3 at home during the playoffs, including 0-2 against the Avalanche. They dominated the Avs in hits and faceoffs in Game 5, but their defense remained sloppy. Ville Husso has been shaky in goal and the Blues need to defend better in front of him.

The Avalanche can win the game and advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Blues are playing at home.