The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-1-1) and Calgary Flames (4-1-0) meet Tuesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Penguins suffered a 6-3 loss at the Edmonton Oilers Monday in the front end of a back-to-back Alberta two-step. The Over cashed for the 3rd straight game, and 5th time in 6 games overall.
Pittsburgh is No. 1 in goals per game (GPG) at 4.8 while ranking just 27th on the penalty kill at 72.7%. That’s a great recipe for Over results.
The Flames eased by the visiting Carolina Hurricanes Saturday by a 3-2 score in overtime. Calgary has scored 3 or more goals in all 5 games while allowing at least 2 goals in each of its outings.
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Penguins at Flames odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Penguins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flames -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-190) | Flames -1.5 (+150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Penguins at Flames projected goalies
Casey DeSmith (0-0-1, 2.85 GAA, .923 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (3-0-0, 2.93 GAA, .882 SV%)
Tristan Jarry stopped 41 of 47 shots in the 6-3 loss at Edmonton Monday, so DeSmith will be tasked with the start here in the 2nd end of the back-to-back. DeSmith allowed 3 goals on 39 shots in Montreal Oct. 17 in his only previous appearance this season.
Markstrom has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his 4 outings, and the Flames have scored 14 total goals in his appearances. The Swede topped the Pens in both meetings last season, posting a 0.48 GAA with a .985 SV% and a shutout.
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Penguins at Flames picks and predictions
Prediction
Flames 5, Penguins 3
Moneyline
The FLAMES (-150) are moderate favorites, but there is some risk here. The Penguins offense has been tremendous this season, but the goaltending and defense have been a little giving. Pittsburgh should have some tired legs here, too, after playing an up-tempo game in Edmonton Monday.
Puck line/Against the spread
The FLAMES -1.5 (+150) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line here. The Pens have dropped just 2 games overall, and only 1 in regulation. That loss came Monday, however, and it didn’t come close to covering the puck line. Back Calgary to get it done and send Pittsburgh on its way, 0-for-Alberta.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (-130) is the play here, as it usually is in Pens games. However, it’s especially a good play on the second end of a back-to-back, with Pittsburgh rolling out its backup netminder.
The Over is 6-1 in the past 7 road games for the Pens dating back to last season and has cashed in 8 straight for them against winning teams, and 16 of their past 21 games overall.
The Flames are also on an Over run spilling into last season, going 5-2-1 in the past 8 at home and 7-3-2 in their past 12 games overall.
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