Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Prediction 10/8/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Apr 14, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Colorado Avalanche
Calgary Flames
Team Records
2-1-0
0-3-0
Spread
-1.5 105
+1.5 -125
Moneyline
-238
+195
Total
Over 6.5 (110)
Under 6.5 (-130)
Where
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
When
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time
09:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Colorado Avalanche and the Calgary Flames meet Thursday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Saddledome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames prediction.
Colorado Avalanche Recap
The Colorado Avalanche come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss at the hands of Winnipeg last time out to sit at 2-1 this season. After this game, the Avalanche will head home for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Avalanche Take First L Of Season
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Colorado Avalanche through three games this season with a team-high 5 points, sharing the team lead in assists with 3 while adding 2 goals. Jaden Schwartz, Parker Kelly, Artturi Lehkonen, and Martin Necas sit tied for second with 4 points each, with Lehkonen pacing the squad with 3 goals. Brock Nelson, Josh Manson, Cale Makar, and Nicolas Roy have each posted 3 points, while Nazem Kadri, Fedor Svechkov, Brent Burns, Devon Toews, and Gabriel Landeskog have each recorded 2 points. Brett Kulak has chipped in 1 point to round out Colorado’s scoring. In net, Mackenzie Blackwood has carried the workload, logging a 2-1 record with a 2.68 GAA and an .895 save percentage after stopping 68 of 76 shots for the Avalanche up to this point in the season.
Calgary Flames Recap
The Calgary Flames come into this game looking to rebound from their 6-1 loss at the hands of the Seattle Kraken last time out to sit at 0-3 this season. After this game, the Flames will head home for a home-and-home against the Anaheim Ducks.
Flames Looking For First Win
Joel Farabee leads the Calgary Flames through three games this season with a team-high 2 points, pacing the club with 2 assists. Ryan Strome, Matt Coronato, and Morgan Frost have each scored a goal, while Matvei Gridin, Zayne Parekh, Connor Zary, and Yegor Sharangovich have each added an assist to round out Calgary’s scoring with 1 point apiece. In net, Dustin Wolf has struggled to an 0-2 record with a 6.01 GAA and a .797 save percentage after stopping 47 of 59 shots, while Devin Cooley took the loss in his lone appearance, posting a 3.01 GAA and an .880 save percentage after stopping 22 of 25 shots for the Flames up to this point in the season.
Colorado Avalanche @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: October 8, 2026
Why the Calgary Flames will win
The Flames have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs following a road loss.
The Avalanche have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
The Flames have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 night games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road loss.
The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games.
The home team has won the second period in four of the Avalanche’s last five games.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
The Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 games against the Flames.
The Flames have lost four of their last five games.
The Avalanche have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games against the Flames.
The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
The Flames have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
Five of the Avalanche’s last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Five of the Flames’ last six games against the Avalanche following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 14 night games.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
Matthew Coronato has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Flames as home underdogs.
Simon Nemec has a career average of 1.3 assists per game against the Avalanche – highest against any opponent.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
Gabriel Landeskog has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against the Flames.
Devon Toews has recorded at least one assist in six of his seven previous road appearances against the Flames.
Martin Necas ranks T3rd in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (1.00).
The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (5.33).
The Colorado Avalanche rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
The Colorado Avalanche rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (5.33).
Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames Prediction
I’m on the Avalanche here. Hefty price but I see no other way to go. The Flames have looked lifeless through their first three games and I don’t see that changing here. Colorado put up a dud on Thursday, but I think they bounce back here against a team that they’re clearly heads and shoulders better than. I don’t think this one’s close in any way, shape or form. Give me Colorado.
