Avalanche vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - Oct 13, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 9:30PM ET as the Colorado Avalanche lock horns with the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Dimers' top betting picks for Avalanche vs. Flames, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Flames?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Avalanche-Flames NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 52% chance of beating the Avalanche.

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Avalanche vs. Flames Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+196), Avalanche +1.5 (-225)
• Moneyline: Flames -135, Avalanche +125
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are currently -1.5 favorites against the Avalanche, with +196 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Avalanche (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -225.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -135. That means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Avalanche +1.5 @ -225 via BetMGM (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ +125 via PointsBet (3.9% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling 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 3.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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Avalanche vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score the first 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.

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

According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Andrew Mangiapane is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Mangiapane a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 34.8% 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

• Nathan MacKinnon: 6.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 5.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 5.6% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 4.7% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.0% probability

Calgary Flames

• Andrew Mangiapane: 7.2% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 6.6% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 6.2% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.4% probability
• Dillon Dube: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 33.2% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 29.8% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 26.7% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 26.2% probability
• Cale Makar: 23.3% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 35.5% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 34.8% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 30.4% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 29.3% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 24.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Avalanche vs. Flames on Thursday October 13, 2022.

Avalanche vs. Flames 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Thursday October 13, 2022
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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