Avalanche vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - Jan 18, 2023

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 9:30PM ET as the Colorado Avalanche square off with the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Dimers' best betting picks for Avalanche vs. Flames, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Flames?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Avalanche-Flames NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 55% chance of defeating the Avalanche.

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Avalanche vs. Flames Current Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+180), Avalanche +1.5 (-195)
• Moneyline: Flames -154, Avalanche +135
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are -1.5 favorites versus the Avalanche, with +180 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Avalanche (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -195.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -154. That means you can risk $154 to win $100, for a total payout of $254, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Avalanche +1.5 @ -195 via DraftKings Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.0% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ -105 via PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Avalanche moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (-105) that are available from PointsBet.

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Avalanche vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Flames? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Flames.

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According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Rantanen an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Avalanche star is a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 8.0% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.0% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 5.8% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 4.6% probability
• J.T. Compher: 4.3% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 6.0% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 5.7% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.2% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 5.1% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 5.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 38.2% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 37.5% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 27.4% probability
• J.T. Compher: 25.2% probability
• Evan Rodrigues: 24.8% probability

Calgary Flames

• Andrew Mangiapane: 30.4% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 30.0% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 28.6% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 25.1% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 24.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Avalanche vs. Flames on Wednesday January 18, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Flames 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Flames and Avalanche at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to commence at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Wednesday January 18, 2023
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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