Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Flames face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Avalanche come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.

WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:

  • In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flames winning this one 4-3.
  • We like the Flames on the moneyline (+146)
  • The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Colorado Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

On the road, the Avalanche have gone 14-14-5 this season. In the Western Conference, they are in fourth place and have a record of 26-12 against conference opponents. Overall, Colorado is 40-20-5, and they have won three straight games.

As the favorite, the Avalanche have gone 37-14-5 this season. In their last three games, they are 3-0, and over their last ten games, they have gone 7-3. For the season, Colorado has 85 points and is in third place in the Central Division.

On the year, the Avalanche have gone 31-34 against the puck line, including 11-22 on the road. They have 30 wins by multiple goals and have gone 28-28 against the puck line when favored. Overall, Colorado has an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.

Over their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone just 5-5 against the puck line and 3-7 in their last ten road games. So far, Colorado has gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games and 3-2 in their last five.

This season, Colorado’s games are averaging 6.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Avalanche currently have an over/under record of 36-27-2.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Colorado has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.

Offensively, the Avalanche come into the game at 3.7 goals per contest placing 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 4th position in the league. The Colorado offense is ranked 2nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 10th in the NHL.

Colorado’s current leading scorer is Nathan MacKinnon. This season, he has 40 goals, which puts him 5th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, MacKinnon has 71 assists this season.

The Flames defense is currently 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Calgary. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 24th with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Alexandar Georgiev comes into the game having made 51 starts this season. So far, his record is 33-15 and he has a save percentage of 0.981%.

Will the Flames Find a Way to Win at Home?

Heading into tonight’s game, the Flames are 12th in the Western Conference with 67 points and a record of 31-28-5. They have dropped two straight games and have gone 2-3 over their last five games. In the Pacific Division, Calgary is in 6th place with an 8-8 record.

When playing at home this season, the Flames have gone 16-14-1 and have been the underdog in 35 of their 64 games. As the underdog, Calgary has a record of 17-15-3. Against other Western Conference teams, the Flames have gone 18-17.

Calgary enters this game with a puck line record of 32-32 and their average scoring margin sits at -0.1 goals per game. So far, the Flames have had 20 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin at home is also -0.1 goals per game.

When it comes to puck line results, the team’s record as the underdog is 24-11, and their puck line record at home this season is 14-17. Currently, the Flames have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line as the underdog.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.3. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 37-25-2.

Through their last three road contests, the Avalanche offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Colorado posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.

Offensively, the Flames come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 16th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have a 16-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 14-13.

Calgary’s leading goal scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. So far this season, he has 27 goals, placing him 28th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Sharangovich has 20 assists this season.

The Flames defense is currently 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.9 shots per game against Calgary. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 24th with 2 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 41 games this season. His current record stands at 22-17, and his save percentage is 0.889%.