The Colorado Avalanche (53-16-11) and Calgary Flames (33-38-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EDT at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+100o / -120u). The Avalanche are a -150 favorite to win outright, while the Flames are +125 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Avalanche vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks.
Avalanche vs. Flames Odds, Pick
| Avalanche Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +165 | 6.5 100o / -120u | -150 |
| Flames Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -200 | 6.5 100o / -120u | +125 |
- Avalanche vs. Flames Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+165), Flames +1.5 (-200)
- Avalanche vs. Flames Over/Under: 6.5 (+100o / -120u)
- Avalanche vs. Flames Moneyline: Avalanche -150, Flames +125
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Action PRO projects Avalanche's Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood for 25.225 saves, giving us a solid 13.2% edge against the market compared to his current prop line of over/under 21.5, which is good enough to tag the Over with a B+ grade in our system.
Avalanche vs. Flames Prediction
Mackenzie Blackwood has been a reliable presence in the net this season, consistently facing a solid volume of shots and giving himself plenty of opportunities to rack up saves.
He’s cleared this 21.5 saves line in three of his last five games — the last three consecutively– and has gone over it in five of his last 10 appearances overall, showing a steady trend of high workload performances.
Blackwood’s profile fits this prop well, as he plays behind a Colorado Avalanche team that can allow stretches of sustained pressure, leading to increased shot volume against. His ability to stay composed and handle that workload makes him a strong candidate to surpass this number.
Given his recent form and expected shot volume, there’s clear value in backing Mackenzie Blackwood to go over 21.5 saves in this matchup against the Flames.
Best Bet: Mackenzie Blackwood Over 21.5 Saves
