Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Coyotes and Flames. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Flames as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Arizona Coyotes odds
Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Flames have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Coyotes went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 6 goals per game.
- In their last five road games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home games, Calgary has an puck line record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- The last ten games that Calgary was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 2-8 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Coyotes have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 5-5.
Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Coyotes are in 13th place in the Western Conference and 7th in the Central Division. On the year, Arizona is 35-40-5 and has earned 75 points. In the Western Conference, the Coyotes have gone 20-28, and in the Central Division, they are 9-17. In their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games.
On the road, Arizona has gone 14-21-5, and as the underdog, they have gone 22-36-4. When playing in the Western Conference, the Coyotes have gone 13-4-1 when favored and have won three straight games as the favorite.
Offensively, the Coyotes come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 28th position in the league. The Coyotes went 14-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 21-28.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Ingram has started 46 games this season. His current record stands at 22-20, and his save percentage is 0.868%.
At home this season, the Flames are 19-19-1 and have dropped their last two games at the Saddledome. In the Western Conference standings, Calgary is 12th with 77 points and a record of 36-38-5. Against other teams in the West, they have gone 22-25.
Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 3-7 and are 2-3 in their last five games. When favored, Calgary has gone 17-16-2 this season and are on a two-game winning streak in games where they were the favorite. For the year, they have been favored in 35 of their 79 games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. The Flames went 20-20 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-18.
Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 47 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-22, and his save percentage is 0.833%.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Flames to win this one with a projected 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
- Blake Coleman – Upper Body – Questionable
- Joel Hanley – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Dan Vladar – Hip – Out
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Nick Bjugstad – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Travis Dermott – Upper Body – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Barrett Hayton – Lower Body – Out
