Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Prediction 3/14/25 NHL Picks

Calgary Flames (30-23-11) vs Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3)

Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)

Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +160 / Colorado Avalanche -192 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 14 at Scotiabank Saddledom in Calgary, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3, 29-37 ATS) were in an excellent run of six wins, tying their longest streak of the season, but couldn't make it seven in a row as they fell short to the Minnesota Wild in the shootout. During the winning span, the Avalanche defeated the Devils, Wild, Penguins, Sharks, Maple Leafs, and Blackhawks. Colorado is 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 81 points, five behind the Stars and 13 behind the top-placed Jets.

The Avalanche score 3.32 goals per game on average (6th), while they concede 2.88 GPG (13th). This season, Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 102 points (27 G and 75 A). Cale Makar has 75 points (24 G and 51 A), while Artturi Lehkonen chips in with 41 points (27 G and 14 A).

Mackenzie Blackwood (24-16-6) is expected to start for the Avalanche at the goal on Friday against the Flames. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .915 SV% and three shutouts.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames (30-23-11, 32-32 ATS) are not playing their best hockey at the moment. Over the last 12 games, the Flames lost eight. They opened a three-game home stand with an overtime defeat to the Dallas Stars, then beat the Montreal Canadiens 1-0, but returned to losing ways in a shootout against the Vancouver Canucks. The Flames are 4th in the Pacific Division Standings with 71 points, the same as the Canucks and 14 points behind the leaders Golden Knights.

The Flames average 2.56 goals per game this year (32nd), while they allow 2.88 GPG (12th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 48 points (23 G and 25 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 48 points (24 G and 24 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 38 points (7 G and 31 A).

Dustin Wolf (22-12-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Friday against the Avalanche. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.53 goals per game this year with a .915 SV% and three shutouts.

Why the Avalanche will beat the Flames

  • The Avalanche have won each of their last six games against the Flames.
  • The Flames have lost four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
  • The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
  • The Flames have lost the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

  • Seven of the Flames' last eight home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Six of the Avalanche's last seven road games following a shootout loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 2' market has hit in each of the Flames' last seven games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in eight of the Avalanche's last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.69).
  • The Calgary Flames rank 4th in the league in penalty minutes this season (659).
  • The Colorado Avalanche are one of only two teams with two players to record at least 50 assists this season (Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar).
  • The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (26.2).

Avalanche vs Flames Prediction

The Avalanche dominated this fixture in recent years, winning eight of the previous ten H2Hs. Colorado was victorious in the last six H2H encounters, including the first clash of the season when it was 4-2 in Calgary. The Avs covered a -1.5 puck line in five of the last six meetings, and I am backing them to do it again on Friday. The Flames have only covered the Puck Line in 37 of their last 81 games. The Avalanche won seven of the past eight H2Hs at Calgary, and another two-goal or more victory is incoming. I am going with the Avs.

Oliver’s Pick Avalanche -1.5

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