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Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 3/31/25 NHL Picks
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Colorado Avalanche (45-26-3) vs Calgary Flames (34-26-12)
March 31, 2025 at 08:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -258 / Calgary Flames +210 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 31, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (34-26-12, 36-36 ATS) opened their three-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers. Before that, the Flames were already on a four-game road trip on which they recorded three wins and then defeated the Kraken and lost to the Stars at home. Calgary is 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 80 points, a point behind the Canucks and 18 behind the top-placed Golden Knights.
The Flames average 2.60 goals per game this year (30th), while they allow 2.94 GPG (16th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 58 points (30 G and 28 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 58 points (27 G and 31 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 41 points (7 G and 34 A).
Dustin Wolf (24-15-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Monday against the Avs. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.67 goals per game this year with a .909 SV% and three shutouts.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (45-26-3, 33-41 ATS) were in a fantastic home run of 11 wins, but that positive streak came to an end with a 2-1 loss to the Blues. Prior to that defeat, the Avs were on a four-game winning streak as they beat the Senators, Canadiens, Red Wings, and Kings. Colorado is 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 93 points, 13 points behind the leaders Jets.
The Avalanche score 3.34 goals per game on average (6th), while they concede 2.78 GPG (10th). This season, Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 109 points (30 G and 79 A). Cale Makar has 84 points (27 G and 57 A), while Artturi Lehkonen chips in with 43 points (27 G and 16 A).
Mackenzie Blackwood (27-18-6) is expected to start for the Avs at the goal on Monday against the Flames. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.45 goals per game this year with a .916 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Flames
- The Avalanche have won each of their last seven games against the Flames.
- The Flames have lost each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
- The Flames have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Flames’ last six road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (25.9).
- 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 (712).
Flames vs Avalanche Prediction
The Avalanche have been dominant in this fixture in the last few years, as they won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last seven. Colorado won both H2H duels this season at Calgary with an identical 4-2 result, and I expect a similar outcome on Monday. The Flames have only covered the Puck Line in 39 of their last 82 games, while the Avalanche have covered the Puck Line in 23 of their previous 48 games at home. I am backing the Avs to return to winning ways after a loss to the Blues. Give me Colorado and a puck line.
