Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Oct 2026

By Kevin Thompson, NHL Analyst | Published: 56 minutes ago | 6 min read

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Ice Hockey NHL Scotiabank Saddledome Thu 8 Oct 21:00

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Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Predictions

Best Bet

Avalanche 3-Way Moneyline @ -143

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The Value Lies With Avs to Win

The best bet could be taking the Avalanche to achieve a regulation time victory over the Flames. Our prediction can be backed at -143 on the 3-Way Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our betting picks for Avalanche vs Flames cover our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Explore each section for the complete analysis.

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Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Preview

The Colorado Avalanche meet the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, October 8.

Colorado Avalanche were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg Jets claimed a 3-2 win. Fyodor Svechkov and Jaden Schwartz each scored one goal.

Calgary Flames have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Kraken recently beat them 6-1. Flames had 33 shots and Morgan Frost scored the only goal.

H2H: 9 Victories for Avs in Previous 10 H2H Games

It was a 3-1 win for the Avs at Scotiabank Saddledome when they last played the Flames. The Avs have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Flames. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
25/26	38-10-6	2.1	.918	4

Dustin Wolf (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	0-2-0	6.1	.797	0
25/26	23-29-3	3	.899	2

Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have been giving up 3.2 goals from 24.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Martin Necas recording 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.75 goal against average with a .893 save percentage.

Calgary Flames – Last 10 Games

The Flames have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 25.3 shots on goal, with a 14.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

The top points scorer is Matt Coronato with 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, while Joel Farabee is next in line after having 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.44 GAA with a .897 SV%.

Best Bet

We can’t resist going for Avalanche on the 60-minute line, with our pick made with confidence and there is -143 available that they win this NHL encounter in regulation time.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

Avalanche have won 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
Avalanche have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
Flames have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
Flames have lost their last 3 games.
Flames have lost their last 3 games against Avalanche.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Avs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 58.8% chance of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

3-Way Moneyline Avalanche

Totals Under 6.5

Highest Scoring Period First Period

Take a same game parlay that incorporates the Avalanche winning in regulation time combined with Under 6.5 goals. Add in the first period to be highest scoring.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche

4 - 2 Flames logo

Flames

The Avalanche are available at +1200 to win by a 4-2 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

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Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Avs Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Colorado Avalanche are strong -233 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 70% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Calgary Flames are least likely to win at +190.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +106.

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Last 5 Games

Avalanche

NHL: 08/10 Avalanche2 Jets 3
NHL: 04/10 Blues1 Avalanche 6
NHL: 01/10 Kings4 Avalanche 8
NHL Playoffs: 27/05 Avalanche1 Golden Knights 2
NHL Playoffs: 25/05 Avalanche3 Golden Knights 5

Flames

NHL: 05/10 Flames1 Kraken 6
NHL: 04/10 Flames1 Canucks 4
NHL: 02/10 Kraken6 Flames 1
NHL: 17/04 Kings1 Flames 3
NHL: 15/04 Avalanche3 Flames 1

Head to Head

Colorado vs Calgary

NHL: 15/04 2026 Avalanche 3 Flames 1
NHL: 10/04 2026 Flames 1 Avalanche 3
NHL: 31/03 2026 Flames 2 Avalanche 9
NHL: 01/04 2025 Flames 3 Avalanche 2
NHL: 15/03 2025 Avalanche 4 Flames 2
NHL: 07/02 2025 Avalanche 4 Flames 2
NHL: 13/03 2024 Avalanche 6 Flames 2
NHL: 12/12 2023 Flames 5 Avalanche 6
NHL: 26/11 2023 Flames 1 Avalanche 3
NHL: 26/02 2023 Flames 1 Avalanche 4

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 32.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.5
Blocks: 17.6
Faceoff Wins : 30
Hits: 25
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 32.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 7.8
Blocks: 16.1
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 20.1
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 25.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 9.7
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 28.7
Hits: 18.9
Giveaways: 17.5
Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 26.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.7
Blocks: 12
Faceoff Wins : 30
Hits: 17.2
Giveaways: 19.1
Takeaways: 4.6

Team News

Colorado Avalanche Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
29	Nathan MacKinnon	3	18.73	2	3	5	-1
17	Parker Kelly	3	13.77	1	3	4	4
71	Jaden Schwartz	3	13.43	1	3	4	0

62	Artturi Lehkonen	3	18.73	3	1	4	2
88	Martin Necas	3	19.7	2	2	4	1
10	Nicolas Roy	3	12.43	2	1	3	2
11	Brock Nelson	3	17.43	1	2	3	-1
8	Cale Makar	3	21.2	1	2	3	1
42	Josh Manson	3	16.03	1	2	3	4
9	Fyodor Svechkov	3	14.5	1	1	2	3
7	Devon Toews	3	20.17	0	2	2	3
84	Brent Burns	3	15.33	0	2	2	-2
91	Nazem Kadri	3	18.17	0	2	2	2
92	Gabriel Landeskog	3	15.9	1	1	2	-2
27	Brett Kulak	3	17.9	0	1	1	-1
70	Sam Malinski	3	16.23	0	0	0	5
13	T.J. Hughes	3	15.17	0	0	0	-1
47	Noah Juulsen	2	11.1	0	0	0	1
68	Zachary L'Heureux	1	8.4	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Mackenzie Blackwood	3	2.68	0.895
41	Scott Wedgewood	-	-	-

Calgary Flames Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
86	Joel Farabee	3	16.2	0	2	2	-4
17	Yegor Sharangovich	3	16.5	0	1	1	-2
16	Morgan Frost	3	15.5	1	0	1	-6

47	Connor Zary	2	13.65	0	1	1	-2
92	Matvei Gridin	3	14.47	0	1	1	-6
19	Zayne Parekh	3	18.6	0	1	1	-6
27	Matt Coronato	3	17.47	1	0	1	-6
22	Ryan Strome	3	13.97	1	0	1	-3
11	Mikael Backlund	3	17.1	0	0	0	-3
43	Adam Klapka	3	10.3	0	0	0	-2
44	Joel Hanley	1	16.3	0	0	0	-2
37	Yan Kuznetsov	2	18.85	0	0	0	-3
71	Simon Nemec	3	20.83	0	0	0	-6
29	Samuel Honzek	3	15.57	0	0	0	-2
76	Martin Pospisil	3	12.9	0	0	0	-3
28	Zach Whitecloud	3	21.07	0	0	0	-5
7	Kevin Bahl	3	21.17	0	0	0	-3
72	Maxim Tsyplakov	3	12.1	0	0	0	-3
55	Jacob Middleton	3	18.47	0	0	0	-3
78	Brennan Othmann	1	10.5	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Devin Cooley	1	3.01	0.88
32	Dustin Wolf	2	6.01	0.797

Injuries & Suspensions

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Logan O'Connor

Injured

Calgary Flames Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Jonathan Huberdeau

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

07 Oct NHL

Avalanche 2-3 Jets

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 NY Rangers	5	4	1	0	8	0.8	4	4	16	8	8	3-0-0	1-1-0	0-0	4-1	4W
2 Carolina	4	2	1	1	5	0.625	1	2	11	12	-1	0-1-1	2-0-0	0-0	2-2	2W
3 Washington	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	2	2	11	8	3	1-0-0	1-1-0	0-0	2-1	1W
4 Pittsburgh	4	2	2	0	4	0.5	1	2	18	13	5	1-1-0	1-1-0	0-0	2-2	2L
5 Columbus	2	1	1	0	2	0.5	1	1	7	7	0	1-1-0	0-0-0	0-0	1-1	1L
6 NY Islanders	3	1	2	0	2	0.333	1	1	9	7	2	1-0-0	0-2-0	0-0	1-2	1L
7 New Jersey	3	1	2	0	2	0.333	0	1	6	13	-7	1-1-0	0-1-0	0-0	1-2	2L
8 Philadelphia	4	0	2	2	2	0.25	0	0	5	17	-12	0-1-1	0-1-1	0-0	0-4	4L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Florida	4	2	0	2	6	0.75	1	2	8	8	0	0-0-0	2-0-2	0-0	2-2	1W
2 Ottawa	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	2	2	10	8	2	0-0-0	2-1-0	0-0	2-1	1L
3 Tampa Bay	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	2	2	8	7	1	2-0-0	0-1-0	0-0	2-1	2W
4 Buffalo	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	1	2	10	11	-1	2-0-0	0-1-0	0-0	2-1	2W
5 Toronto	4	2	2	0	4	0.5	1	2	11	11	0	2-2-0	0-0-0	0-0	2-2	1W
6 Boston	4	2	2	0	4	0.5	1	2	9	11	-2	1-1-0	1-1-0	0-0	2-2	2L
7 Montreal	3	1	1	1	3	0.5	1	1	12	14	-2	0-1-0	1-0-1	0-0	1-2	2L
8 Detroit	3	1	2	0	2	0.333	1	1	7	8	-1	1-2-0	0-0-0	0-0	1-2	1W

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	4	3	0	1	7	0.875	3	3	12	10	2	1-0-1	2-0-0	0-0	3-1	3W
2 Utah	4	3	1	0	6	0.75	3	3	17	8	9	1-0-0	2-1-0	0-0	3-1	1W
3 Minnesota	3	2	0	1	5	0.833	2	2	9	5	4	1-0-0	1-0-1	0-0	2-1	1L
4 Colorado	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	2	2	16	8	8	2-0-0	0-1-0	0-0	2-1	1L
5 Nashville	3	1	1	1	3	0.5	1	1	7	9	-2	1-1-0	0-0-1	0-0	1-2	1L
6 Dallas	3	1	2	0	2	0.333	1	1	6	6	0	1-1-0	0-1-0	0-0	1-2	1W
7 St Louis	3	1	2	0	2	0.333	1	1	7	10	-3	0-0-0	1-2-0	0-0	1-2	2L
8 Chicago	4	1	3	0	2	0.25	1	1	9	17	-8	1-0-0	0-3-0	0-0	1-3	1W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Edmonton	4	3	0	1	7	0.875	3	3	22	16	6	1-0-1	2-0-0	0-0	3-1	3W
2 Vegas	4	3	1	0	6	0.75	3	3	17	10	7	1-1-0	2-0-0	0-0	3-1	2W
3 Anaheim	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	1	2	9	10	-1	1-1-0	1-0-0	0-0	2-1	1L
4 San Jose	3	2	1	0	4	0.667	0	2	9	12	-3	2-0-0	0-1-0	0-0	2-1	1L
5 Seattle	4	2	2	0	4	0.5	2	2	15	11	4	1-1-0	1-1-0	0-0	2-2	1L
6 Vancouver	4	2	2	0	4	0.5	1	2	19	18	1	1-2-0	1-0-0	0-0	2-2	1L
7 LA Kings	3	0	2	1	1	0.167	0	0	9	15	-6	0-1-0	0-1-1	0-0	0-3	3L
8 Calgary	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	16	-13	0-1-0	0-2-0	0-0	0-3	3L