Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Prediction – Friday, March 14, 2025
The Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3) meet up with the Calgary Flames (30-23-11) for the second time this season, with the action on Friday, March 14 at 9:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. According to MyBookie, the Avalanche are favored with a moneyline at -155.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Avalanche just had their six-game win streak snapped with a 2-1 shootout loss against the Minnesota Wild. They averaged 5.16 goals a game during their win streak, so it was shocking to see them put up just one goal in that loss.
Colorado finally added a goal on the board with a score by Joel Kiviranta in the third period to tie the game. The Avalanche were unable to produce a goal in the shootout, thus ending the game with the Wild adding two in that span.
Their offense has been producing 3.32 goals and 29.5 shots a game. On defense, they have allowed 2.88 goals and 26.2 shots a game. This spread is more appealing than what the Flames put up, especially on offense.
The Avalanche have much less penalty minutes overall than the Flames do at 453. They have scored 45 goals and allowed 34 during power play opportunities, showing a power play percentage at 23.6. They also boast a penalty kill percentage at 79.6.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Flames have gone 2-3 in their last five battles and need to find consistency back home. Their recent matchup was a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Calgary took a brief lead towards the end of the second period but then allowed the Canucks to tie the game with a goal in the third period. Jonathan Huberdeau led with two goals, one being a shorthanded and the other being a power play.
Offensively, the Flames put up 2.56 goals and 28.8 shots per game. Their defense has allowed 2.88 goals and 29.3 shot attempts per game from opposing teams. This margin is slightly negative, which also shows a slightly weaker offensive output and could put them at a disadvantage.
The Flames have compiled 659 penalty minutes. They have also been slightly weaker in power plays with 39 goals scored and 48 allowed, with a power play percentage at 21.4. In addition, their penalty kill percentage comes in at 74.9.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
The best Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames betting odds have been offered through MyBookie. The Flames have had a solid season despite averaging less goals per game than what they allow.
Looking at the stats on paper, the Avalanche are appealing in nearly every category. Consider the Avalanche to win the second meeting as well, potentially by two goals.
Final Pick: Colorado Avalanche -155
