April 08, 2026 4:46 PM EST

NHL: Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche 4/9/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche are heavy 80.1 percent favorites over the Calgary Flames. The Avalanche are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +9 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 33 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Flames. The Avalanche goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 92.9% compared to the Flames goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Dustin Wolf 30, Mackenzie Blackwood 23 SHOTS: Blake Coleman 3, Nathan MacKinnon 4.3 GOALS: Connor Zary 0.3, Artturi Lehkonen 0.48 PTS: Blake Coleman has a 42% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nathan MacKinnon has a 57% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Colorado Avalanche

Calgary FlamesRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-28, 28% -1388Record at Home24-14, 63% -295Colorado Avalanche
VS Colorado Avalanche0-1, 0% -100VS Calgary Flames1-0, 100% 29Colorado Avalanche
vs Team .500 or Better18-25, 42% -409vs Team .500 or Better26-17, 60% -91Colorado Avalanche
Record As Road Underdog11-28, 28% -1388Record As Home Favorite24-14, 63% -295Colorado Avalanche
After 1 or More Days Off29-40, 42% -2867After 1 or More Days Off46-20, 70% -4220Calgary Flames

PAST 30 DAYS

Calgary FlamesRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-7, 22% -433Record at Home1-6, 14% -571Calgary Flames
VS Colorado Avalanche0-1, 0% -100VS Calgary Flames1-0, 100% 29Colorado Avalanche
vs Team .500 or Better3-4, 43% -4vs Team .500 or Better4-5, 44% -236Calgary Flames
Record As Road Underdog2-7, 22% -433Record As Home Favorite1-6, 14% -571Calgary Flames
After 1 or More Days Off7-7, 50% -415After 1 or More Days Off8-6, 57% -1065Calgary Flames

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Calgary FlamesRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD23-16, 59% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME20-19, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS7-2, 78% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-6, 25% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON9-17, 35% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home34-24, 59% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road34-26, 57% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Calgary Flames Road Games: 22-17, 56% +255 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 25-13, 66% +797 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 6-3, 67% +72 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 5-2, 71% +657

MONEY LINE - Calgary Flames Road Games: 25-14, 64% +62 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 25-13, 66% +-65 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 6-3, 67% -6 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 2-5, 29% -341

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Calgary Flames Road Games: 16-23, 41% -844 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 22-16, 58% + 402 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 2-7, 22% -518 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 4-3, 57% + 64

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