Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Flames in a Pacific division matchup. Check out BetCoco for Vancouver Canucks – Calgary Flames odds
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Canucks have the leg up at 2-1. The Canucks also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across their five previous road games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across the Canucks last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 3-7, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canucks have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Flames have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-8.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Prediction
On the season, the Flames have gone 33-30-5, putting them in 5th place in the Pacific Division and 11th place in the Western Conference. In games against the Western Conference, Calgary has gone 19-18 and 9-8 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight road games. On the road this season, Calgary has gone 15-14-4.
When looking at their offense, the Flames have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. The Flames went 17-16 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-14.
Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 41 games this season. His current record stands at 22-17, and his save percentage is 0.827%.
At home this season, the Canucks have gone 23-7-4, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak at home. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in first place, and they have a record of 44-18-8 overall. Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 6-4, and they have won three of their last five games.
When favored this season, Vancouver has gone 30-12-5, and they have won their last two games as the favorite. Against other teams in the Pacific Division, the Canucks have gone 12-6, and they have gone 23-15 against other Western Conference teams.
On offense, the Canucks are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. In terms of the Canucks’ offense during power plays, they are 11th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Casey DeSmith comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 10-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.509%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Flames winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Betting Tips
- We like the Flames on the moneyline (+149)
- The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Thatcher Demko – Undisclosed – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Dakota Joshua – Hand – Out
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Jacob Markstrom – Lower Body – Questionable
- Dan Vladar – Hip – Out
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
- Connor Zary – Upper Body – Out
