Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche prediction
NHL · Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 10:00 PM ET · Ball Arena · ESPN+
Result
Final: Calgary Flames 2, Colorado Avalanche 5 (Colorado Avalanche won). Mel’s pick (Colorado Avalanche win 78% of the time) was right. On the total, Mel’s lean was right.
Mel’s pick
Colorado Avalanche win 78% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Calgary Flames: 22%
- Colorado Avalanche: 78%
Projected score
Calgary Flames 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
Mel vs the betting line
Mel’s margin (Colorado Avalanche by about 2.3) is close to the line (Colorado Avalanche −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.
The total is 6.5; Mel projects 7.2 goals, a lean to the over.
Recent form
Calgary Flames (6-7-0) scored 3.4 and allowed 2 goals a game over their last 5.
Colorado Avalanche (7-5-1) scored 3.6 and allowed 3.6 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 31, 9:12 AM ET.
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