Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Predictions

Rest and scoring favor Colorado

Colorado has the stronger setup at Ball Arena. According to daily.hockey, Calgary is playing for the second straight night after hosting Seattle on October 30, while the Avalanche haven't played since October 28. Colorado also won the first meeting 7-3.

Inside The Rink lists Colorado at 7-5-1 with 4.15 goals per game and Calgary at 6-7-0 with 2.62 goals per game. The Flames also allow 3.62 goals per game. Those scoring rates and the rest gap make the Avalanche the more likely winner.

The price leaves little room for uncertainty

Calgary's 33.3% power play gives the underdog a way to stay competitive if Colorado takes penalties. The Avalanche power play is listed at 19.5%.

Neither starting goaltender is confirmed. CBS Sports also lists Calgary goaltender Devin Cooley and forward Jonathan Huberdeau among the injured players. Colorado defenseman Josh Manson is listed out, while forward Logan O'Connor is day-to-day for personal reasons.

Colorado should win more often than Calgary, but the SPF moneyline of -410 is too costly with the goaltending matchup unsettled. The puck line is Colorado -1.5, but no price is available for that market. The total is 6.5 at -110 on either side. Pass rather than forcing a wager without confirmed starters or a priced puck line.