Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Preview
Betting on today’s Coyotes and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Flames are the home favorites against the Coyotes in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Arizona Coyotes odds
Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Arizona and Calgary, the Flames hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- In their last five road games, Arizona has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Flames have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 8-2 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Coyotes sit in 11th place in the Western Conference standings with an overall record of 21-18-2. In the Central Division, they are in 5th place. Over their last ten games, Arizona has gone 5-5.
On the road this season, the Coyotes are 8-9-2 and have won two straight games away from home. As the underdog, Arizona has gone 11-17-1 this year.
Offensively, the Coyotes come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. This season, the Coyotes have a 10-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 11-13 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Calgary, goalie Connor Ingram has started 24 games in this season. His current record is 15-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.83%.
At home this season, the Flames have gone 10-7-1 and have won two straight games as the favorite. In the Western Conference standings, Calgary is in 10th place and has a record of 20-18-5. Against other teams in the Pacific Division, the Flames have gone 6-5.
Over their last three games, Calgary has won all three games and have gone 6-4 over their last ten games. For the season, the Flames have been favored in 20 of their 43 games and have gone 10-8-2 in those games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 14th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have a 11-10 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 8-8.
Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 26 games this season. His current record stands at 13-11, and his save percentage is 0.883%.
Looking at our projections, the Flames are expected to take down the Coyotes by a score of 4-2.
Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Tips
- Take the Flames on the moneyline
- The Flames should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Dennis Gilbert – Upper Body – Questionable
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Barrett Hayton – Upper Body – Out
- Vladislav Kolyachonok – Lower Body – Out
