Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche: Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Monday [12/11/2023]

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Ball Arena on Monday, starting at 9:30PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Monday's Flames vs. Avalanche game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Flames vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Monday's Flames-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 61% chance of beating the Flames.

According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Flames vs. Avalanche Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Flames	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-165)	-1.5 (+140)
Moneyline	+145	-175
Total	o6 (-105)	u6 (+100)

• The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Flames, with +140 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -165.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at +145, where you can put down $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Flames vs. Avalanche Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Flames +1.5	-165
Moneyline	Flames	+145
Total	Under 6	+100

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Flames vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs. Avalanche? The data is in.

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 42.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	4.9%
Elias Lindholm	4.8%
Nazem Kadri	4.6%
Jonathan Huberdeau	3.7%
Blake Coleman	3.2%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	9.1%
Nathan MacKinnon	8.5%
Valeri Nichushkin	6.5%
Cale Makar	5.0%
Ross Colton	4.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	27.4%
Yegor Sharangovich	27.2%
Nazem Kadri	22.5%
Jonathan Huberdeau	21.2%
Blake Coleman	18.5%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	42.6%
Nathan MacKinnon	38.7%
Valeri Nichushkin	31.9%
Cale Makar	23.1%
Ross Colton	22.6%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Flames vs. Avalanche on Monday December 11, 2023.

Flames vs. Avalanche Game Information

Monday's matchup between the Avalanche and Flames at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Monday December 11, 2023
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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