Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blackhawks. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Chicago Blackhawks odds
Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Calgary and Chicago, the Blackhawks have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 2 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Chicago is averaging 4 goals compared to Calgary at 2.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Chicago has an puck line record of 1-4 while averaging 0 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Through their last three home contests, the Flames offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Calgary posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
On the season, Chicago is 16th in the Western Conference with a record of 14-33-2. They have struggled on the road, going just 4-22-1 away from home, and they have lost three straight games and nine straight road games. As the underdog, the Blackhawks are 13-32-2 this year.
Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone 3-7, and they have lost three straight games and four of their last five. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Blackhawks have gone 8-21 this season.
On offense, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.1 goals per game which is 31st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 29th in the league. So far this year, the Blackhawks are 1-10 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 13-21 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Petr Mrazek comes into the game having made 31 starts this season. So far, his record is 12-18 and he has a save percentage of 0.942%.
At home this season, the Flames have gone 11-11-1, and they have lost four straight games at home. In games against other teams from the Western Conference, Calgary has gone 14-15. Overall, the Flames have gone 21-22-5, and they are in sixth place in the Pacific Division and 12th in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone 4-6.
As the favorite this season, the Flames have gone 11-10-2, and they have lost two straight games as the favorite. In games against other teams from the Western Conference, Calgary has gone 14-15. Over their last five games, the Flames have gone 1-4, and they have lost four straight games.
On offense, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. Calgary’s offense is currently ranked 27th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 3rd in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 28 games this season. His current record stands at 13-13, and his save percentage is 0.825%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.
Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Tips
- Take the Flames on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- A.J. Greer – Ankle – Doubtful
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
- Martin Pospisil – Upper Body – Out
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Anthony Beauvillier – Left Wrist – Out
- Andreas Athanasiou – Lower Body – Out
- Tyler Johnson – Foot – Out
- Taylor Hall – Knee – Out
- Connor Murphy – Lower Body – Out
- Nikita Zaitsev – Knee – Out
- Luke Philp – Achilles – Out
- Connor Bedard – Jaw – Out
