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The Calgary Flames contest their penultimate game of the season when they host the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.
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Olli Maatta has been a defensive stalwart since joining Calgary in March, and my Avalanche vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks for Tuesday, April 14 expect him to slow down a lethal Avs attack.
Avalanche vs Flames prediction
Avalanche vs Flames best bet: Olli Maatta Over 1.5 blocked shots (-125)
The Calgary Flames acquired Olli Maatta from the Utah Mammoth last month, and the blueliner has already become an integral part of the club’s backend.
Maatta is logging 22:24 of ice time per game, second-most on the team behind only Zach Whitecloud (23:01).
Maatta has also excelled at blocking shots — he’s averaging 1.78 blocks per game since joining the Flames and has recorded Over 1.5 blocked shots in eight of his last 11 outings.
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The Colorado Avalanche average 33.7 shots per game — tops in the NHL — so Maatta will have tons of rubber to get in front of.
Avalanche vs Flames same-game parlay
Both clubs have played low-scoring hockey down the stretch, with the Flames cashing the Under in three straight and the Avalanche doing so in six consecutive contests.
Four of the last five head-to-head meetings have also featured Under 6.5 goals, and the Avs don’t have much to fight for with their position as the top seed in the West already locked up.
Avalanche vs Flames SGP
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Olli Maatta Over 1.5 blocked shots
Avalanche vs Flames odds
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Moneyline: Avalanche -155 | Flames +130
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Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5 | Flames +1.5
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Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Avalanche vs Flames trend
The Flames have covered the puck line in their last eight games at home (+9.50 Units / 72% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Avalanche vs. Flames.
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How to watch Avalanche vs Flames
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Location |
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB |
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Date |
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
9:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
ALT, SNW |
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