{"id":548877,"date":"2026-04-09T17:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/548877\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:09:14","slug":"flames-vs-avalanche-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nhl-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/548877\/","title":{"rendered":"Flames vs Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NHL Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Calgary Flames are in Denver to take on a Colorado Avalanche team that has only played to the Over in six of their last 25 games.<\/p>\n

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With both teams dealing with recent departures and\/or key injuries, my Flames vs. Avalanche predictions expect that trend to continue.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into my NHL picks<\/a> for Thursday, April 9.<\/p>\n

Flames vs Avalanche predictionFlames vs Avalanche best bet: Under 6.5 (-125)<\/p>\n

The Colorado Avalanche<\/a> have been surprisingly generous to Under backers this season, posting an O\/U record of 33-42-2.<\/p>\n

Five of their past seven games have featured six goals or fewer, including three straight. That may be a common theme down the stretch with offensive dynamo Cale Makar sidelined, not to mention former Calgary Flames<\/a> center Nazem Kadri.<\/p>\n

The Flames traded multiple key weapons prior to the deadline (Kadri, Rasmus Andersson) and lost Jonathan Huberdeau to injury, making them more reliant on preventing goals than scoring them.<\/p>\n

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That sets up well for a reasonably low-scoring matchup.<\/p>\n

Flames vs Avalanche same-game parlay<\/p>\n

The Flames traded multiple minute-munching defensemen and lost a couple more to injury, opening the door for others to take on expanded roles.<\/p>\n

Yan Kuznetsov<\/a> has blocked multiple shots in 15 of his last 20 games, and two of three since returning from injury, while Olli Maatta<\/a> has stepped in the way of at least a couple of pucks in seven of his past 10.<\/p>\n

Colorado plays fast and shoots a lot, which should create plenty of opportunities for these blueliners to pile up the blocks.<\/p>\n

Flames vs Avalanche SGP<\/p>\n

Yan Kuznetsov Over 1.5 blocked shots<\/p>\n

Olli Maatta Over 1.5 blocked shots<\/p>\n

Flames vs Avalanche odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Flames +260 | Avalanche -330<\/p>\n

Puck Line: Flames +1.5 (+110) | Avalanche -1.5 (-130)<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)<\/p>\n

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Flames vs Avalanche trend<\/p>\n

The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+8.70 Units \/ 32% ROI). Find more\u00a0NHL betting trends<\/a> for Flames vs. Avalanche.<\/p>\n

How to watch Flames vs Avalanche<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Ball Arena, Denver, CO<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 9, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop<\/p>\n

9:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

SNW, ALT<\/p>\n

Flames vs Avalanche latest injuries<\/p>\n

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