Calgary Flames (26-20-7) vs Colorado Avalanche (31-22-2)
Game Info: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +136 / Colorado Avalanche -162 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 6th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 31-22-2 this year after they lost to Vancouver by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Colorado allowed one goal in the second and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 31-25, won 53.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado was led by MacKinnon, who had five shots on goal, while Blackwood stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Avalanche defeated the Flyers by a score of 2-0 and the Blues by a score of 5-0. Colorado has won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 64 points. Colorado has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 20 goals, 60 assists, and 218 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 19 goals, 39 assists, and 161 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 12-6-2 with a 2.04 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 26-20-7 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Calgary was tied at two in the second period, but they allowed the next three goals in the game for the loss. The Flames were outshot by a total of 30-26, won 47.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coronato, Farabee, and Sharangovich, while Wolf stopped 24 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flames defeated the Kraken by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Red Wings by a score of 3-1 before that. Calgary has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Pacific standings with 59 points. Calgary has scored 2.66 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.7% on the power play and 72.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 20 goals, 19 assists, and 97 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 18 goals, 20 assists, and 176 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 19-10-2 with a 2.58 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Avalanche
- The Avalanche have lost five of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Flames have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Avalanche’s last six games.
- The Avalanche have lost the third period in five of their last six games as road favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last 10 night games following a loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Avalanche’s last eight road games against Western Conference opponents 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 games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the last six games between the Avalanche and Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Blake Coleman has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games as home underdogs.
- Morgan Frost has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog against Central Division opponents.
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in nine of his last 10 road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Valeri Nichushkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup playing some very inconsistent hockey, but they will be at home for this game. The Flames are 16-9-3 at home this year, while the Avalanche are 15-12-0 on the road. Colorado has won two of their last three games, but they have not played very well over the last three weeks. Neither team is playing very well right now, but Colorado is 0-2 in their last two road games and Calgary is one of the best home teams in the country. Take the Flames here.