The Calgary Flames (27-20-12) travel to meet the Colorado Avalanche (32-19-5) Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Flames squandered a 3-1 lead in Vegas Thursday night, falling 4-3 in overtime. The Flames have won just twice in the past 6 games overall, going 2-2-2 during the span. The Over has cashed in 6 of the past 7 games overall, too.
The Avalanche are starting to round into championship form after some mediocre results for most of the season. Colorado has won 4 in a row, while posting 18 total goals, or 4.5 goals per game (GPG) during the span. However, they’ll likely be without D Cale Makar. He just resumed skating after suffering 2 concussions in a quick window recently.
The last time these teams played, Colorado won 4-1 in Calgary Jan. 18 as the Under connected. This is the 3rd and final regular-season meeting, and the only one scheduled in Denver.