Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 4/9/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche meet Thursday in NHL action from the Ball Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction.

Calgary Flames Recap

The Calgary Flames come into this game looking to shake off a 4-3 OT loss at the hands of Dallas last time out to sit at 32-36-9 this season. After this game, Calgary will head on the road for a game against the Seattle Kraken.

Flames Lose 4 Of Last 6

Mikael Backlund leads the Flames in scoring with 41 points including 16 goals and 25 assists while Matt Coronato has 41 points with 17 goals and 24 assists. Morgan Frost also has 41 points with 21 goals and 20 assists as well this season. In goal for the Flames, Dustin Wolf has gone 22-27-3 with a 3.09 GAA and an .895 save percentage so far this season while Devin Cooley is 10-9-6 with a 2.68 GAA and a .911 save percentage so far this season. 

Colorado Avalanche Recap

The Colorado Avalanche come into this game looking to add on to their 3-1 win over St. Louis last time out to sit at 51-16-10 this season. After this game, the Avalanche will take on the Vegas Golden Knights at home.

Avalanche Alternate Wins & Losses In 7 Straight

Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 123 points including a team-high 51 goals and 72 assists while Cale Makar has 75 points with 20 goals and 55 assists. Martin Necas has 95 points with 37 goals and 58 assists while Artturi Lehkonen has 47 points with 20 goals and 27 assists. Gabriel Landeskog has 33 points with 12 goals and 21 assists. Brock Nelson also has 64 points with 33 goals and 31 assists. Scott Wedgewood has posted a 29-6-6 record with a 2.10 GAA and a .918 save percentage Mackenzie Blackwood is 21-10-1 with a 2.58 GAA and an .899 save percentage this season in goal for Colorado.

Calgary Flames @ Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends: April 9, 2026

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Flames have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have won eight of their last nine games against the Flames.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games after coming off overtime.
• The home team has covered the puck line in nine of the Flames’ last 11 games.
• The Avalanche have won the first period in each of their last seven games against the Flames following a road win.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Avalanche have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites.
• The road team has won 11 of the Avalanche’s last 12 games.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Avalanche’s last four games.
• The Avalanche have lost the third period in each of their last five home games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Avalanche’s last six Thursday home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Thursday games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last eight night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven games.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Brock Nelson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight home games against the Flames.
• Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for Goals (51) this season.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Coronato has recorded at least one assist in six of the Flames’ last eight games.
• John Beecher has scored a goal in three of his four previous road appearances against the Avalanche.
• Ryan Strome has recorded three blocks against the Avalanche this season – most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.73).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.48).
• The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (16.59%).
• The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).

Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction

I’m on the over in this one. I just think this ends up being a high-scoring matchup here. Maybe not the 9-2 blowout that we saw the last time these two teams locked up, but a high-scoring affair where we see goals traded at both ends and I think we cash the over here, so give me the over.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Over 6.5