Flames vs. Avalanche Predictions and Odds - Mar 5, 2022

NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM EST as the Calgary Flames take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Flames vs. Avalanche, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Flames vs. Avalanche?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Flames-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 57% chance of defeating the Flames.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites against the Flames, with +156 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -160.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -164, which means you can risk $164 to win $100, for a total payout of $264, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at +155, where you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Flames (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Flames vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Flames +1.5 at -160 with DraftKings Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Flames at +155 with DraftKings Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -102 with FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Flames moneyline is the best option because of the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Flames vs. Avalanche Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Calgary vs. Colorado, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Flames-Avalanche matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Flames vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 38.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Calgary Flames

• Tyler Toffoli: 6.2% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 5.9% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 5.6% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 5.2% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.4% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 7.7% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 6.9% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 6.8% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 6.5% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Calgary Flames

• Tyler Toffoli: 30.8% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 30.6% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 28.6% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 27.6% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 25.2% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 38.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 37.9% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 35.8% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 34.7% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 24.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Flames vs. Avalanche on Saturday March 5, 2022.

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Flames vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

When do the Avalanche play the Flames?

• Date: Saturday March 5, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM EST / 7:00PM PST
• Venue: Ball Arena

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