The Calgary Flames are in Denver to take on a Colorado Avalanche team that has only played to the Over in six of their last 25 games.
With both teams dealing with recent departures and/or key injuries, my Flames vs. Avalanche predictions expect that trend to continue.
Let’s dive into my NHL picks for Thursday, April 9.
Flames vs Avalanche prediction
Flames vs Avalanche best bet: Under 6.5 (-125)
The Colorado Avalanche have been surprisingly generous to Under backers this season, posting an O/U record of 33-42-2.
Five of their past seven games have featured six goals or fewer, including three straight. That may be a common theme down the stretch with offensive dynamo Cale Makar sidelined, not to mention former Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri.
The Flames traded multiple key weapons prior to the deadline (Kadri, Rasmus Andersson) and lost Jonathan Huberdeau to injury, making them more reliant on preventing goals than scoring them.
That sets up well for a reasonably low-scoring matchup.
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Flames vs Avalanche same-game parlay
The Flames traded multiple minute-munching defensemen and lost a couple more to injury, opening the door for others to take on expanded roles.
Yan Kuznetsov has blocked multiple shots in 15 of his last 20 games, and two of three since returning from injury, while Olli Maatta has stepped in the way of at least a couple of pucks in seven of his past 10.
Colorado plays fast and shoots a lot, which should create plenty of opportunities for these blueliners to pile up the blocks.
Flames vs Avalanche SGP
- Under 6.5
- Yan Kuznetsov Over 1.5 blocked shots
- Olli Maatta Over 1.5 blocked shots
Flames vs Avalanche odds
- Moneyline: Flames +260 | Avalanche -330
- Puck Line: Flames +1.5 (+110) | Avalanche -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)
Flames vs Avalanche trend
The Colorado Avalanche have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+8.70 Units / 32% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Flames vs. Avalanche.
How to watch Flames vs Avalanche
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SNW, ALT |
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