The Colorado Avalanche (22-17-3) and Calgary Flames (21-15-9) meet Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche cashed as -198 home favorites Monday with a 6-3 win vs. the Detroit Red Wings. C Nathan MacKinnon finished with 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) and RW Valeri Nichushkin (ankle) returned to the lineup after missing the past 3 weeks. Colorado has outscored opponents 13-3 in its last 2 games.
The Flames lost as -137 road favorites Monday as the Nashville Predators edged Calgary 2-1. The Flames went 0-for-4 on the power play and wrapped up their 5-game road trip with a 2-3 record. Calgary is 1-4 vs. the Avalanche in the last 5 meetings at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Avalanche at Flames odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:35 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Avalanche +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Flames -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-230) | Flames -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)
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Avalanche at Flames projected goalies
Alexandar Georgiev (16-11-3, 2.75 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (13-11-5, 2.81 GAA, .894 SV%)
Georgiev has faced the Flames once in his career on Mar. 15, 2019, allowing 5 goals on 32 shots in a 5-1 loss as a member of the New York Rangers. The Avalanche netminder has the 10th-lowest GAA this season amongst goaltenders who have made at least 20 starts.
Markstrom has faced the Avalanche once this season, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots in a 5-3 win on Oct. 13. Markstrom is 7-3-1 in 11 career games vs. the Avalanche, allowing 27 goals on 345 shots, good for a 2.41 GAA and .922 SV%.
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Avalanche at Flames picks and predictions
Prediction
Avalanche 4, Flames 3
Moneyline
BET AVALANCHE (+115).
Colorado has won 8 of the last 11 meetings vs. Calgary and has played even better at Scotiabank Saddledome. After a 5-game skid from Dec. 27-Jan. 5, the Avalanche have won 3 of 5 games and have outscored opponents 22-13. Back the defending Stanley Cup champions to continue trending upward.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Avalanche +1.5 (-230) is a safe pick, but there is no need to buy the extra 1.5 goals when Colorado should win straight up. Bet the moneyline or total instead.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6.5 (+115).
The Over is 4-1-1 in Colorado’s last 6 games vs. teams with a losing record and 5-2 in Calgary’s last 7 after scoring 2 or fewer goals in its previous contest. Look for Colorado’s offense to continue scoring at a high rate and help the Over hit for a 3rd straight game Wednesday.
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