Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/14

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The Colorado Avalanche will travel to face the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This game is set for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Avalanche come into this game with a strong season record of 52-17-11. They are led by Head Coach Jared Bednar and are ranked first in both their conference and division. On the other side, the Flames have a record of 33-38-9, guided by Head Coach Ryan Huska. They are currently ranked 14th in the conference and 7th in their division.

Avalanche vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+141), Calgary Flames +1.5 (-173)

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche had a recent game against the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost 3-2. Nick Blankenburg and Devon Toews each scored a goal for the Avalanche.

In a game against the Calgary Flames, the Avalanche won 3-1. Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon stood out with strong performances. Each had a goal and two assists.

The Avalanche’s skater stats show impressive numbers. They are ranked first in goals, assists, and shots on goal this season. Their goaltending has also been strong, with Scott Wedgewood making 955 saves in 43 games.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames are looking to build on their recent win against the Utah Mammoth. In that game, they scored 4 goals and allowed just 1. Dustin Wolf was solid in goal with 28 saves on 29 shots.

Before the victory over Utah, the Flames had some tough games. They lost to the Seattle Kraken 4-1 and the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. In these games, the Flames struggled to score, netting only 1 goal each time.

Matt Coronato and Morgan Frost have been key players for Calgary this season. Coronato has 18 goals and 26 assists in 79 games. Frost has 21 goals and 21 assists in 80 games, showing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. The moneyline for the Avalanche is -174. Based on their strong offensive stats, ranking 1st in goals and assists, they are likely to score more than the Flames. The projected score is Colorado 4, Calgary 2.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Given the goaltending stats, with Colorado allowing the fewest goals, the under is a good pick. The under is currently at 6.5 (-122). The projected total score of 6 supports this choice.