Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Preview
The Hurricanes and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on BSSO. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB.
The Hurricanes are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against Flames. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes odds
Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Hurricanes and Flames did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Hurricanes have a record of 2-1. The Hurricanes also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 5 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last three games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last three games at home, the Flames have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- As the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Carolina posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Ahead of their matchup with Calgary, the Hurricanes have a 14-10-1 record. Their performance when favored is 14-7-1, while they hold a 0-3-0 record as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 6-8-0 record, while they are 8-2-1 in their games at home.
Offensively, the Hurricanes come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. So far this year, the Hurricanes are 13-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 1-1 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Antti Raanta comes into the game having made 10 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-4 and he has a save percentage of 86.3%.
As they prepare to face Carolina, the Flames currently possess a 10-12-3 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 5-6-2, while as underdogs, it is 5-6-1. When they have hit the road, they have a 5-7-2 record this season, and they are 5-5-1 at home.
The Flames come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 21st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 10th in the league. Calgary’s offense is currently ranked 27th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the league.
Goalie Dustin Wolf comes into the game having made one start this season. So far, his record is 0-1 and he has a save percentage of 88.2%.
The Hurricanes enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Tips
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Flames (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Jacob Markstrom – Finger – Out
- Oliver Kylington – Personal – Out
- Kevin Rooney – Shoulder – Out
- Jakob Pelletier – Shoulder – Out
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
- Frederik Andersen – Blood Clots – Out
