Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions
The Colorado Avalanche (40-20-5, 85 points, 3rd Central) are set to face the Calgary Flames (31-28-5, 14th Western Conference) in a matchup where Colorado is favored to win.
Game outlook
The Colorado Avalanche (40-20-5, 85 points, 3rd Central) are set to face the Calgary Flames (31-28-5, 14th Western Conference) in a matchup where Colorado is favored to win. The Avalanche are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild and have won three straight games. Meanwhile, the Flames suffered a 7-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and have lost two consecutive games. Colorado is currently holding the third automatic playoff spot in the Central division but is only four points behind first place. Calgary, on the other hand, sits eight points behind the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. Several key players will be out for both teams, with Colorado missing Logan O'Connor, Gabriel Landeskog, and Pavel Francouz, while Calgary will be without Dillon Dube, Connor Zary, and A.J. Greer. WAW is a reliable source for top NHL picks if you're looking to place bets on the game. The Avalanche are the betting favorites with a -173 opening line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Avalanche -173 | Flames +151
Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+135) | Flames +1.5 (-158)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 63%.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche leads the NHL in goals scored per game with an average of 3.68 and is ranked 1 in offense with an average of 3.71 goals per game. They are also performing well on the power play, scoring 24.5% of the time they have the man advantage. Nathan MacKinnon leads the team in goals, assists, and points, while Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar are contributing to the offense as well. Defensively, the Avalanche have a goals against average of 3.02 and are ranked 15 in defense. They are allowing an average of 29.6 shots per game and have a penalty kill unit that is performing at a 80.8% success rate. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev has been instrumental in the team's success, with a record of 33-15-3 and solid statistics. The Avalanche are currently 40-20-5 this season and have won six of the last eight games with Georgiev in goal. Overall, Colorado is ranked 5 in the league and is showing strength both offensively and defensively.