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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames matchup.
The Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, with puck drop at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Colorado-Calgary game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Avalanche's chance of winning is 61%, while the Flames' is 39%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Avalanche vs. Flames predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Flames 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Avalanche a 61% chance of beating the Flames.
According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
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Avalanche vs. Flames Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-145) |
| Moneyline | -205 | +172 |
| Total | o5.5 (-122) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Avalanche vs. Flames Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Avalanche vs. Flames matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Flames?
According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Flames.
Our projections give MacKinnon a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Avalanche star is a 41.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 9.1% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 5.8% |
| Brock Nelson | 5.6% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Yegor Sharangovich | 6.4% |
| Nazem Kadri | 6.0% |
| Matthew Coronato | 4.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 41.4% |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 29.7% |
| Brock Nelson | 28.6% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 32.6% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 32.1% |
| Matthew Coronato | 24.5% |
Avs vs. Flames Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's matchup between the Flames and Avalanche at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames
- Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Avalanche vs. Flames matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Colorado vs. Calgary picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Flames on Friday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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