Colorado Avalanche defeat Calgary Flames 5-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NHL · Calgary Flames 2, Colorado Avalanche 5
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche final score and game recap
The Colorado Avalanche led 1-0 after the first period. They won the second period 3-1 to lead 4-1 after two periods. The third period was even at 1-1. The Colorado Avalanche led at the end of every period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Arsenii Sergeev (Calgary Flames): 29 saves on 34 shots.
- Joel Farabee (Calgary Flames): 1 goal.
- Artturi Lehkonen (Colorado Avalanche): 2 goals.
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche): 4 assists.
Who covered the spread in Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche?
The Colorado Avalanche covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 3 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Colorado Avalanche -1.5.
Did Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Colorado Avalanche to win at -380, a win (+$26.32 on a $100 bet).
Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Colorado Avalanche team total 4.5: the over, paying +100, with 5 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying +124, with 1 goal scored.
- First-period moneyline: Colorado Avalanche won the first period, paying -290.
- Calgary Flames team total 1.5: the over, paying -190, with 2 scored.
Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Calgary Flames at +315 and the Colorado Avalanche at -420. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Colorado Avalanche a 77% favorite. The Colorado Avalanche won as the favorite at -420: $23.81 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Colorado Avalanche, the price before the game was -380: +0.8% value.
Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Calgary Flames 6-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (5-3 at home, 1-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 6 times.
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 8-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-2 at home, 2-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Colorado Avalanche.
What's next for Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche?
Next for the Calgary Flames: at the San Jose Sharks on Monday, November 2, 2026. Next for the Colorado Avalanche: at the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, November 2, 2026.