NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Avalanche
The Calgary Flames go up against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:30 on Monday, March 30.
Why Under 6.5 Looks the Best Betting Option
The Flames and the Avalanche don’t look capable of passing the 6.5 goal line. It leads us to make an Unders prediction, with odds of -133 currently on offer.
8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Games for Avs
Calgary Flames have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 7-3 home win at Scotiabank Saddledome where they beat Vancouver Canucks. Matt Coronato racked up 3 points, featuring 1 goal and 2 assists.
Colorado Avalanche have lost on their last four home outings. In a recent game at Ball Arena, they were turned over 4-2 by Winnipeg Jets. Brock Nelson and Parker Kelly scored one goal apiece.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Flames beat the Avs in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Ball Arena. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Avs land eight wins.
Starting Goalies
Devin Cooley (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
9-9-5
2.5
.915
0
23/24
2-3-1
4.98
.870
0
Mackenzie Blackwood (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
21-9-1
2.4
.905
3
23/24
10-25-1
3.45
.899
2
Calgary Flames – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have been giving up 2.9 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.
Matt Coronato is the top points scorer with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, with Olli Maeaettae recording 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.69 goal against average with a .903 save percentage.
Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games
The Avs have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 22.9 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.
The top points scorer is Martin Necas with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Nathan MacKinnon is next in line after registering 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.70 GAA with a .874 SV%.
Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks
Our Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
There are betting odds of -133 available when it comes to backing Unders in this NHL clash. It looks too good an opportunity to pass up and we need six goals or less to be scored.
We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.
Key Flames vs Avalanche stats:
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Flames games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Flames games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Avalanche games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Avalanche games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Avalanche games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.Under 6.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) has had Under 4.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -141 that he fails to cover the Shots on Goal line.
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Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Avs Big Favorites on the Moneyline
Colorado Avalanche are massive -370 favorites. They are regarded as 79% likely to win this game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Calgary Flames are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +285.
1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +110.
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Nathan MacKinnon Favorite to Be First Goalscorer
Nathan MacKinnon is the market leader at +700 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Player Goals
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Brock Nelson (Avalanche)
Nazem Kadri (Avalanche)
Player Assists
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Cale Makar (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
Brock Nelson (Avalanche)
Player Shots
Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Cale Makar (Avalanche)
Brent Burns (Avalanche)
Martin Necas (Avalanche)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Calgary Flames Stats
Colorado Avalanche Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 27.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 11.7
Faceoff Wins : 27.4
Hits: 18.8
Giveaways: 18.3
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.2
Shots: 28
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.1
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 24.1
Hits: 18.6
Giveaways: 16.9
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 30.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10
Blocks: 17.9
Faceoff Wins : 29.3
Hits: 16.8
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 4.4
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 33
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 10.9
Blocks: 18.5
Faceoff Wins : 30
Hits: 18.9
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 4.5
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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