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Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (18-10-2) visit the Calgary Flames (14-11-5) Saturday with puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 last season

The Panthers had a 3-game win streak snapped in a 4-0 shutout loss at the Vancouver Canucks Thursday. Florida was a -175 road favorite, and the Under (5.5) easily hit. Despite outshooting the Canucks 27-19, the Panthers couldn’t solve G Kevin Lankinen, who was a brick wall in net.

The Flames lost 8-3 as +138 home underdogs to the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday, marking their 3rd defeat in the last 4 games. The Over (6) cashed, and C Jonathan Huberdeau scored once and assisted on another in the loss. The game was competitive after 2 periods with Tampa Bay leading 4-3, but 4 unanswered Lightning goals in the final frame put the game out of reach.

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Panthers at Flames odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Flames +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+130) | Flames +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Panthers at Flames projected goalies

Spencer Knight (5-4-1, 2.84 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Dustin Wolf (8-5-1, 2.84 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO)

Knight will give starter Sergei Bobrovsky a break by manning the net Saturday. Knight last started Dec. 5 in a 7-5 win at the Philadelphia Flyers when he turned back 29 of 34 shots. Unfortunately, he allowed 5 goals in the start before that too, a 5-4 OT loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins Dec. 3. However, he shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 6-0 in a 20-save road performance Nov. 30. He’s 0-1-1 with a 4.34 GAA and an .867 SV% in 2 career outings vs. the Flames, last facing them in the 2022-23 season.

Wolf took the loss in his last start, allowing 6 goals on 28 shots to the Dallas Stars in a 6-2 defeat in Texas. He has lost 3 straight starts, giving up 14 goals with a 4.80 GAA and .845 SV%. This will be the first time he faces the Panthers in his 3-year NHL career.

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Panthers at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Calgary 3, Florida 2

Moneyline

BET FLAMES (+165).

The Flames may be struggling recently, but returning home could help turn things around. Calgary boasts an impressive 10-4-1 home record, allowing just 2.6 goals per game at Scotiabank Saddledome. Wolf has been outstanding at home, posting a 7-1 record with a 1.85 GAA and .942 SV%.

The Panthers are in the midst of a 5-game road trip, after starting in Seattle and moving through Canada. Calgary, on the other hand, just finished a grueling stretch of 6 road games in 8 outings. With the comfort of their own beds, the Flames should get a much-needed win Saturday night.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Focus on the moneyline with those plus odds.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (+100).

The Panthers have gone Under in 3 straight games, scoring just 1 goal in their last 2 road contests — they won a 2-1 shootout at Seattle Tuesday.

Wolf’s last 6 home starts have all gone Under, and he hasn’t allowed more than 2 goals in any home start since November.

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Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (13-9-5) meet the Dallas Stars (16-10-0) Sunday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Flames won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Flames have cooled off lately, going just 1-3-2 in the past 6 games, with its lone win coming against the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday behind Dan Vladar. The Flames have had a tough time lighting the lamp lately, scoring just 11 goals in the previous 5 games, or 2.2 goals per game (GPG).

The Stars suffered a second straight 3-2 setback at Vegas on Friday, and Dallas is averaging just 2.5 GPG in the past 4 games while allowing only 2.0 GPG in the same span. It’s no surprise the Under is 4-0 in those games.

The road team has won 5 of the past 6 meetings in this series, with the Over cashing at a 7-0-1 clip in the past 8 battles since May 13, 2022.

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Flames at Stars odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:22 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Stars -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-134) | Stars -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -134 | U: +110)

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Flames at Stars projected goalies

Dustin Wolf (8-4-1, 2.59 GAA, .918 SV, 1 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (13-6-0, 2.45 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)

Wolf has been a little shaky in his past 2 outings, conceding 4 goals in each of the games, both road losses to Ottawa and Columbus. Still, in November he was 5-2-1 with a 2.23 GAA and .925 SV% with a 2-0 shutout Nov. 15 against the Nashville Predators.

Oettinger has struggled a bit by his standards, allowing 6 goals on 45 shots in the past 2 starts, both road losses in Los Angeles and Vegas. He still has a 2.39 GAA in 3 December starts, and his lack of wins is mostly due to a lack of offensive support, with Dallas providing only 5 goals in his 3 outings.

Flames at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Flames 2

Moneyline

Dallas (-240) is way too expensive, costing you nearly 2 1/2 times your potential return. With its struggles to light the lamp lately, you can’t back Dallas straight up, not that you’d want to bet such a heavy favorite like that anyway.

PASS.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The FLAMES +1.5 (-134) are worth a look as road underdogs. As mentioned, the road team has won outright in 5 of the past 6 meetings. Calgary is worth playing, but be careful not to get carried away. The Flames have failed to cover as an underdog in the past 2 outings, although Calgary is 4-2 in the past 6 as a ‘dog on the puck line.

On the flip side, the Stars -1.5 (+110) have lost the past 2 games outright as a favorite, while going just 2-4 in the past 6 on the puck line when favored.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+110) is a recommended play, especially at plus-money. The Under has cashed in 4 straight games for the Stars, averaging just 2.3 GPG in the span, while allowing 2.0 GPG.

For the Flames, the Under is 8-4 in the past 12 games on the road. But, be careful, as the Over has connected in 6 straight meetings, while going 7-0-1 in the series since 2022.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (7-5-1) visit the Boston Bruins (6-7-1) on Thursday. Puck drop from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Flames won series 2-0 last season

Calgary got back in the win column on Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens while covering as a -144 road favorite. RW Matt Coronato had 2 goals in the win.

Boston had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 4-0 loss against the Toronto Maples as a +108 road underdog. The result followed consecutive shutouts for the Bruins over the Philadelphia Flyer (3-0) and Seattle Kraken (2-0). Boston has been shut out 3 times in their last 8 games.

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Flames at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 9:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bruins -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-160) | Bruins -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flames at Bruins projected goalies

Dan Vladar (3-3-1, 2.71 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (4-5-1, 3.14 GAA, .894 SV%, 1 SO)

Vladar started the season with 2 wins in a row, but has lost 4 of his last 5 games since. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of his last 4 starts while the Flames offense has scored 2 or fewer goals in 4 of his last 5 outings.

Swayman has faced struggles this season with his GAA and SV% being the worst of his career. He has dropped 6 of his last 8 games and has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 6 starts.

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Flames at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET FLAMES (+155).

Boston has dropped 3 of its last 4 games at home while scoring 2 goals or less in 4 of its last 5. It has been shut out twice in its last 5 games and has allowed 4 or more goals twice in its last 4 games. Calgary has won 2 of its last 3 while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 2 of its last 3.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the Flames spread.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

Calgary has scored 3 or fewer goals in 7 straight games and has scored 2 or fewer goals in 3 of its last 5. It has allowed 2 or fewer goals twice in its last 3 games and has hit the Under 5 straight times. Boston has hit the Under in 3 straight games while scoring 2 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 5.

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Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (5-5-1) meet the Calgary Flames (6-4-1) Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Flames lead 1-0

The Oilers picked up a 5-1 road victory against the Nashville Predators as a slight underdog (+112) on Thursday as the Under (6.5) cashed. The Oilers have won 3 of the past 4 games, while cashing the Under at a 6-1 pace in the previous 7 outings.

The Flames blanked the New Jersey Devils 3-0 Friday as a moderate underdog (+150) against former goaltender Jacob Markstrom. That halted a 4-game losing skid. The Under has cashed in each of the past 3 outings, while going 7-2 in the previous 9 contests.

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Oilers at Flames odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oilers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Flames +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+155) | Flames +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Oilers at Flames projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (2-4-1, 3.51 GAA, .872 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Dan Vladar (3-2-1, 2.65 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO)

Skinner was pounded for 6 goals on just 25 shots in Monday’s 6-1 loss at Columbus, poorly following up a 4-0 shutout win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He allowed 3 goals on 28 shots in a 4-1 loss against the Flames in the first meeting Oct. 13.

Vladar was in the crease for the win over the Oilers in Edmonton, allowing just a single goal on 26 shots. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 of his past 5 outings.

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Oilers at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The OILERS (-150) are moderate favorites as they look for revenge in this provincial battle. Edmonton looks to pay Calgary back for a disappointing home loss Oct. 13.

Edmonton has won 5 of the past 7 meetings, and the road team has won 4 in a row, and an insane 8 of the previous 9 in the series.

Puck line/Against the spread

It will take a little bit of a leap of faith, but the OILERS -1.5 (+155) are worth a roll of the dice.

The winner in each of the past 5 meetings have won by 2 or more goals, so if you like Edmonton to get the win, you should like it on the puck line, too.

The Flames won 3-0 last time out, but it has won just once in the past 5 outings, and the 4 losses were by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under has cashed in 3 straight games for the Flames, while going 7-2 across the previous 9 outings.

For the Oilers, the Under is 6-1 in the past 7 games. And, in this series, the Under has cashed in 5 of the past 7 battles.

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New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Jersey Devils (7-4-2) visit the Calgary Flames (5-4-1) Friday with puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Devils vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

The Devils scored a decisive 6-0 win over the Vancuver Canucks Wednesday as a +102 road underdog, staying Under the 7-goal total. Six Devils scored a goal and goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped all 20 shots. Center Nico Hischier earned first-star honors with a goal and 2 assists.

Calgary suffered its fourth straight loss Wednesday night, losing 5-1 to the Utah Hockey Club and staying Under the 6.5 goal total. Calgary has been outscored 19-6 in the 4-game skid. Right-winger Anthony Mantha netted the team’s only goal vs. Utah.

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Devils at Flames odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Devils -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Flames +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Devils -1.5 (+145) | Flames +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Devils at Flames projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (5-3-1, 2.68 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Dustin Wolf (3-2-0, 3.19 GAA, .907 SV%)

Markstrom is 3-1-1 over his last 5 starts and achieved his fourth shutout in the last 3 seasons on Wednesday. While he’s performing better than his career 2.72 GAA, he is 5-9-0 against the Flames, with a 3.44 GAA and .893 SV% in 14 games.

The 23-year-old Wolf started the season 3-0, but has lost his last 2 starts. He allowed 7 total goals in his first 3 starts, but 9 in the last 2, resulting in a 4.58 GAA. In his only career start against the Devils, he gave up 3 goals on 29 shots.

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Devils at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 5, Flames 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Devils’ spread.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET DEVILS -1.5 (+145).

The Devils have triumphed in 3 of their last 4 matchups against the Flames, including a 4-2 victory during their last visit to the Saddledome. New Jersey has won their last 2 road games in Calgary, reflecting their strong away performance from 2023 when they went 21-18-2. In contrast, the Flames were 21-19-1 at home last season.

Calgary’s goaltending has faltered of late, allowing 5 goals in each of the past 3 games. Additionally, Calgary’s offense has been limited, scoring 2 goals or fewer in 3 of their last 4 games. With New Jersey netting 6 goals in each of their last 2 games, including that 6-0 win over the Canucks, the Flames may find it challenging to mount a comeback if they fall behind early.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6.5 (-110).

Two of the last 3 meetings in Calgary between the teams has exceeded the goal total, with 8 goals scored in the last meeting in February. New Jersey has gone Over this total in 5 of their last 6 games.

Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league for goals against average, with their goalies allowing 4 or more goals in 4 straight games. Wolf has struggled recently, giving up 9 goals on his last 62 shots.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Blackhawks (1-1-1) and Calgary Flames (3-0-0) are lined up for a Tuesday contest at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The opening puck drop will be at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Chicago took last season’s series 2-1-0

The Blackhawks got some surprise production in a Saturday win at the Edmonton Oilers. Chicago went 3-of-3 on the power-play en route to a 5-2 triumph in that game. Last season, the Blackhawks’ 179 goals ranked last in the NHL, and the the club had scored just 3 goals over its 1st 2 games.

The Flames are also coming off a 3-goal win over the Oilers. Calgary defeated Edmonton 4-1 Sunday. Six Calgary players have already tallied multiple goals this season, and the Flames have scored 16 goals in 3 games.

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Blackhawks at Flames odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 8:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Blackhawks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Flames -160 (bet $160 to win $100)Run l
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-175) | Flames -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Blackhawks at Flames projected goalies

Petr Mrazek (1-1-0, 3.03 GAA, .906 SV%) vs. Dustin Wolf (1-0-0, 3.05 GAA, .925 SV%)

Mrazek started Saturday at Edmonton and made 36 saves against 38 shots. He owns a solid .919 SV% across 11 career games against the Flames.

Wolf is a 23-year-old who is getting a look in what looks to be a rotating starting spot for the Flames. He started Calgary’s 2nd game (Saturday, stopping 37-of-40 shots against the Philadelphia Flyers in a 6-3 loss.

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Blackhawks at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Blackhawks 4, Flames 3

Moneyline

Chicago is 2-1 with a 1-0 loss over its last 3 games at the Saddledome.

Calgary has shot a likely-induced-by-some-luck 18.4% so far, and its defensive numbers figure as an overrating factor as well. Last season, the Flames struggled in these 3 games-in-quick-succession situations.

The Blackhawks’ offense may not be enough, though. Consider a partial-unit play on CHICAGO (+135).

Puck line/Against the spread

Better leverage can be had on the ML: AVOID.

Over/Under

The total has gone Over in 7 of Chicago’s last 9 games at Calgary. And the last 14 games at the Saddledome have produced 10 Overs.

Calgary is playing its 3rd game in 4 days. Both sides have been giving up 5-on-5 shots, scoring chances and high-danger chances that rank them in the bottom 3rd of the league. Both sides also have some goals-against averages shy of what expected-goals analytics project.

With both sides finding some success on the power play thus far, the OVER 6 (-115) is the leverage play.

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Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (2-0-0) meet the Edmonton Oilers (0-2-0) at Rogers Place Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Oilers won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Flames doubled up the Flyers 6-3 in Saturday’s game at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and the Calgary offense is good for 6 goals in each of its 2 games. LW Jonathan Huberdeau went for 2 goals and 4 points in the win over the Flyers, while G Dustin Wolf made 37 saves on 40 shots.

The Oilers were in action Saturday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks, and they suffered another ugly defeat. Edmonton fell 5-2, as G Calvin Pickard made just 15 saves on 20 shots. After getting beaten 6-0 in the opener against Winnipeg, at least the Oilers scored. RW Corey Perry and C Leon Draisaitl had goals, while C Connor McDavid had his 1st point on a helper.

Last season, Calgary was just 1-5-1 in 7 tries playing on no rest, with a minus-9 goal differential. The Under had a 4-3 edge in those outings. For Edmonton, it was 5-5 in 10 games with no rest, while also splitting the Over-Under, so not much to glean there.

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Flames at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Oilers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-110) | Oilers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flames at Oilers projected goalies

Dan Vladar (1-0-0, 4.87 GAA, .792 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (0-1-0, 9.64 GAA, .615 SV%)

After Wolf started Saturday against the Flyers, Vladar is expected to go Sunday. Vladar was shaky in a wild 6-5 OT win on Wednesday in the opener, as he made 19 saves on 24 shots to give the underdog Flames a victory.

It was a rough start for Skinner as he was tattooed for 5 goals on just 13 shots in Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Jets, and he was pulled midway through the 2nd period. He was 2-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .904 SV% in 3 starts against the Flames in 2023-24.

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Flames at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Flames 3

Moneyline

The Oilers (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for either a standalone wager or as part of a small parlay. If you include Edmonton in a parlay with at least 5 or 6 legs, then it can be excused.

Other than that, AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The OILERS -1.5 (-110) are risky business against their provincial rivals in this battle. Edmonton has managed just 2 total goals in 2 games, so banking on it to win by at least 2 goals against team averaging 6.0 GPG is a bold wager.

While Skinner was awful in the opener, he was pretty sharp last season against the Flames +1.5 (-110), winning 2 of 3 starts.

It has to start to click soon for the Oilers, and you have to trust that the 1st 2 games were just an aberration.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-110) is a strong play, as both of these teams are starting tendies who were shaky in their initial experience of the season.

The Over has cashed in each of the previous 4 meetings in Edmonton, and we’ve had an average of 7.8 combined goals per game in that span, with 6.4 combined goals per game in the previous 9 meetings in this series.

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Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames meet the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday in the 2024-25 season opener at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flames vs. Canucks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Canucks won season series 3-1 in 2023-24

The Flames didn’t make a lot of noise in the offseason after missing the playoffs. Calgary amassed just 81 points, and it ended up trading G Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils, electing to go with a rebuild. It will use a combination of Gs Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf.

The Canucks made a splash in the free-agent market, bringing in F Jake DeBrusk, formerly of the Boston Bruins, while adding blueline help with Ds Vincent Desharnais and Derek Forbert.

G Thatcher Demko is still not ready to return from a knee injury quite yet, but the Canucks should be in capable hands with playoff hero Arturs Silovs holding down the fort.

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Flames at Canucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 5:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Canucks -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-145) | Canucks -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Flames at Canucks projected goalies

Dustin Wolf (7-7-1, 3.16 GAA, .893 SV% in 2023-24) vs. Arturs Silovs (3-0-1, 2.47 GAA, .881 SV% in 2023-24)

Wolf won his final 4 starts down the stretch last season, although he was helped out by the fact the offense averaged 5.7 goals per game in his final 3 outings. Still, it was impressive nonetheless. Wolf has never faced the Canucks.

Silovs stepped in during the postseason with injuries to both Demko and Casey DeSmith. Now, Silovs gets a chance to start the season atop the depth chart, with journeyman Kevin Lankinen as his backup.

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Flames at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 4, Flames 2

Moneyline

The Canucks (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky for not much reward. That’s a poor betting strategy anytime, but especially in the opening game when we just don’t have a lot of information on either side just yet.

PASS, and look to the puck line instead, or consider a 3-way ML play with CANUCKS (-130) for a regular time win.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CANUCKS -1.5 (+120) are a solid value on the puck line at plus-money.

Last season, Vancouver covered both home games on the puck line against the Flames +1.5 (-145), outscoring Calgary 8-3. While 5 of the past 8 meetings in this series have been decided by a single goal, the distance between these 2 teams in terms of talent has grown significantly in the past year.

Over/Under

The total 6 is likely to come down right on the number. We saw an Under total in the most recent game April 16, and a push on a total of 6 goals on March 23 in Vancouver.

In the past 5 meetings, these 2 teams have combined to average exactly 6.0 goals per game, too.

AVOID.

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Calgary Flames at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Calgary Flames at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (35-37-5) take on the LA Kings (41-26-11) Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames are closing out their season with rather dull embers. They beat the lowly San Jose Sharks Tuesday night but needed overtime to get the 3-2 W. They are just 2-8 over the last 10 games, and all of the losses were by more than 1 goal. One bright spot has been LW Andrei Kuzmenko, who has 10 goals and 9 assists in 24 games since being traded from Vancouver. He had 8 goals and 13 assists in 43 games before the deal.

The Kings were humbled by a 3-1 loss in Anaheim Tuesday night. They sit 1 point ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights for 3rd place in the Pacific Division with 4 games to go for each. Should the Kings falter, the St. Louis Blues are clinging to hope 4 points behind LA, who has a game in hand. So it’s possible the Kings could miss the playoffs altogether.

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Flames at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flames +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Kings -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-160) | Kings -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flames at Kings projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (23-21-2, 2.74 GAA, .906 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (25-19-6, 2.49 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO)

Markstrom has lost his last 2 starts and allowed 8 goals in the process, stopping 47 of 55. He has had some success against the Kings this year, though. He’s 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and stopped 66 of 74 shots fired his way. The most recent was March 30 in a 4-2 winner with 16 saves on 18 shots.

Talbot was between the pipes for the Tuesday loss to the Ducks, stopping 24 of 27. He has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of 5 starts. He’s 1-1 with a 3.04 GAA and .912 SV% against the Flames this season. He stopped 62 of 68 fired his way.

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Flames at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 5, Flames 3

Moneyline

Calgary has won 2 of 3 meetings this year, but the Kings won the one at home 5-3. Guess where they are and what we’re predicting? Kings win 5-3. The problem, though, is they’re going to cost you twice your potential profit, and that’s a no-go.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Each game this season has ended in a multiple-goal deficit, and we’re projecting another Thursday night. The loss to the Ducks will serve as a wakeup call, and the KINGS -1.5 (+135) is a good value.

Over/Under

The Flames are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Kings are 6-4. The first 3 meetings had 8, 6 and 6 goals scored.

So while this has definite push potential, I love the OVER 6 (+100).

Neither goalie is really on top of their game, and I don’t see a sweat coming.

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Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Washington Capitals at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (32-25-9) wrap up a 5-game road trip on Monday against the Calgary Flames (33-29-5) at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Capitals lead 1-0 after 3-2 SO win at home on Oct. 16 as the Under (6) cashed

The Capitals have picked up consecutive 2-1 victories over the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken in the past 2 stops on the trip. Washington has posted a respectable 4-2-0 record in the past 6 games, allowing 1 or no goals in 4 of those games, all victories. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 contests.

The Flames have recorded back-to-back wins against the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens, outscoring the opposition 9-3. The Over is on an 8-1-1 run across the past 10 games, while Calgary has posted a 8-4-0 record in the past 12 games dating back to Feb. 19.

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Capitals at Flames odds

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Moneyline (ML): Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Flames -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-210) | Flames -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Capitals at Flames projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (13-13-3, 3.29 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Dustin Wolf (3-3-1, 3.14 GAA, .900 SV%)

Kuemper was trucked for 7 goals on 37 shots last time out in Edmonton Wednesday night in a 7-2 loss. He had allowed 3 or fewer goals in his 4 starts and 5 appearances in February, so we’ll consider it an anomaly against a high-octane offense.

Wolf is likely to get the starting nod, especially since he won last time out with a 36-save effort against Montreal in a 5-2 win. Jacob Markstrom hasn’t appeared in a game since March 9 due to a lower-body injury, and it’s unclear when he’ll be able to return. Wolf has won consecutive starts, allowing just 3 goals on 67 shots.

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Capitals at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Flames 2

Moneyline

The CAPITALS (+110) are worth playing as short ‘dogs in the road trip finale.

Washington has been playing well, turning back Seattle and Vancouver in the past 2 stops with a pair of 2-1 wins. The Caps have allowed a total of 13 goals in the past 6 games, with 7 of those coming in a blowout loss at Edmonton on Wednesday. The Caps are humming along, while the Flames (-130) are down their top goaltender.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Capitals +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you can’t play them straight up, and you require a little insurance instead. That’s too much risk for not enough reward.

PASS, and just play the Caps straight up if you like them.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-105) is worth playing lightly, especially close to plus-money.

Again, the Caps have allowed 1 or no goals in 4 of the past 6 games. Kuemper was lit up in Edmonton last time out, but he should be fine against the Flames.

There is concern with Markstrom being sidelined, but Wolf has allowed just 3 goals in his past 2 starts, both wins. Look for goals to be at a premium.

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