Avalanche at Flames 4/11/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Adam |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 9:20 AM ET

The Calgary Flames get set to host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday for their first playoff game. The Flames were the top team in the Western Conference this season with a 50-25-7 record. Calgary has won six of their last ten games leading up to the playoffs but did lose their final two regular season games. The Flames posted a 26-10-3 home record this season.

David Rittich will protect the net for the Calgary Flames. Rittich went 27-9-5 this season and has one shutout. Rittich has allowed 109 goals and carries a 2.61 goals against average. The Calgary Flames averaged 3.52 goals per game this season which ranks 2nd in the NHL.
The Colorado Avalanche are the 8th seed in the West finishing the season with a 38-30-14 record. The Avalanche lost their regular season finale game but have won seven of their last ten games. Colorado lost to Calgary in their last meeting 5-3 back in January. The Avalanche went 17-16-6 on the road this season.

Philipp Grubauer will make the start in the goal for the Avalanche. Grubauer is 18-9-5 on the season with three shutouts. Grubauer has allowed 89 goals and carries a 2.64 goals against average. The Colorado Avalanche allowed 2.98 goals this season per game which ranked 16th in the league.

The Calgary Flames look to get back into their winning ways in front of a hyped home crowd. The Flames have been one of the best team on their home ice this season. The home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. The Avalanche are 2-11 in their last 13 games as an underdog of +110 to +150. Final Score Prediction, Calgary Flames win and cover ATS 5-2.

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