In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs. Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 31st, at the Ball Arena. Let’s take a look at a Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames pick.
Flames Are Struggling
The Flames are struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago, against the Dallas Stars, they were knocked off 3-2, and in the last game against the Edmonton Oilers, they ended up losing 3-2. The Flames were able to get to overtime, but they still ended up giving a goal. Brayden Pachal scored a goal and added an assist. Dustin Wolf was in goal, and he saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced. Getting out to a faster start is going to be a key here.
The Flames are averaging 2.59 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.94 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league, while the defense is ranked 15th. They are averaging 29.3 shots per game, which is 7th in the league. Dustin Wolf will start for the Flames. He has a 24-15-6 record and is giving up 2.67 goals per game. The Flames have lost his last two starts.
Why the Flames Will Beat the Avalanche
- The road team has won each of the last three games between the Flames and Avalanche.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last six games.
- The Avalanche have lost the third period in six of their last eight games as favorites when tied after the second period.
Can the Avalanche Bounce Back?
The Avalanche faced off against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, and the offense wasn’t good enough. The Avs scored one goal, and even though the defense gave up only two goals, it still wasn’t enough because of the lack of offense. Nathan MacKinnon scored the only goal for Colorado in the first period. Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal, and he saved 25 of the 27 shots that he faced. On Thursday, the Avalanche were able to knock off the LA Kings, and they will need the offense to be better here.
The Avs are averaging 3.38 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.78 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league, while the defense is ranked 10th. Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to get the start in goal, and he sits with a 27-18-6 record, and he’s giving up 2.45 goals per game. He has four shutouts this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Flames’ last six road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Ball Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last five games.
Avalanche vs Flames Prediction
Please give me the value with the Flames here. It might not be a very popular play, but I can’t pass up the big plus money with them. The Avalanche’s offense really struggled in the last game, and the Flames’ goaltending hasn’t actually been awful. Dustin Wolf has been good, giving up only 2.67 goals per game, and will step up again here. The Avs will struggle to score even a goal, and the Flames will get the job done. Maybe don’t bet this one big, but take the value. Back the Flames.