Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Betting on today’s Golden Knights and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+.
The Golden Knights are favored in this Pacific division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Vegas Golden Knights odds
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Golden Knights have the edge in their recent matchups against Calgary, going 2-1. In the last three games Vegas is averaging 3 goals per game compared to 4 for the Flames.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Flames offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Calgary posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 4-6 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Flames have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Calgary posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
- The last three games that Vegas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Going into the game against Calgary, the Golden Knights hold a 14-5-2 record. They have a 11-5-2 record when favored and 3-0-0 as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 6-3-1 record, while they are 8-2-1 when playing at home.
Offensively, the Golden Knights come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 7th position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Golden Knights offense is 9th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 6th in the NHL.
Goalie Adin Hill gets the start and has made 12 starts this season. His record at this point is 9-2, and his save percentage is 93.2%.
Going into the game against Vegas, the Flames hold a 8-10-3 record. They have a 5-4-2 record when favored and 3-6-1 as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 5-7-2 record, while they are 3-3-1 in their games at home.
The Flames come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 19th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Calgary’s offense comes into the game ranked 26th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the NHL.
Goalie Jacob Markstrom comes into the game having made 14 starts this season. So far, his record is 5-7 and he has a save percentage of 90.1%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flames winning this one 4-3.
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Tips
- We like the Flames on the moneyline (-105)
- The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Oliver Kylington – Personal – Out
- Kevin Rooney – Shoulder – Out
- Jakob Pelletier – Shoulder – Out
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
- Alec Martinez – Lower Body – Questionable
- Shea Theodore – Upper Body – Out
- Robin Lehner – Hip – Out
- Daniil Miromanov – Lower Body – Out
