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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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Calgary Flames at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Calgary Flames (31-27-5) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (44-17-4) for a Sunday contest in Raleigh. The opening faceoff at PNC Arena is slated for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Calgary lost 5-1 at the Florida Panthers Saturday. A Calgary club that had scored 4.43 goals per game over its previous 7 contests was held to a lone 2nd-period goal in what marked the Flames’ 1st road loss since Feb. 12.

Carolina defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 Saturday. The Hurricanes are 4-1-0 over their last 5 games and 7-2-1 over their last 10.

The Flames and ‘Canes met once earlier this season on Dec. 7 in Calgary with the Flames winning 3-2.

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Flames at Hurricanes odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:39 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Flames +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Hurricanes -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-140) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flames at Hurricanes projected goalies

Dan Vladar (8-7-2, 3.21 GAA, .890 SV%) vs. Frederik Andersen (5-1-0, 2.57 GAA, .904 SV%)

Vladar is a 4th-year NHLer who would be tabbed for his 1st game since Feb. 24. He has logged a single-game .910 SV% or better in 3 of his last 4 starts.

Andersen started Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens in what marked a return after a 4-month absence due to a blood clotting issue. The 34-year-old was sharp, making 24 stops against 25 shots.

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Flames at Hurricanes picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 5, Flames 3

Moneyline

PASS: Any profit margin to be had is drowning in the juice separating these prices.

Puck line/Against the spread

Carolina is 5-1-1 across the last 7 series meetings and is 7-3-0 in its last 10 games on home ice.

On zero rest, Calgary is 0-4-1 this season; Carolina is 5-2-3 in such games.

The Flames are closing out a 3-game road trip. Calgary has gone 1-4-1 in closing out its last 6 multi-game trips. Three of those losses were by multiple goals.

Three of the Hurricanes’ last 4 wins have been by multiple goals. Per NaturalStatTrick, over the club’s last 10 games Carolina has the NHL’s best expected-goal percentage in 5-on-5 play (57.2%). Mix in strong special teams (the ‘Canes rank 3rd in the league in both power-play percentage-26.5% and penalty kill percentage-84.8%), and Carolina is a solid play.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best leverage here. BACK THE HURRICANES -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

The total has gone Over in 5 of Calgary’s last 6 games.

The likely goalie matchup here makes for an Over lean. As well as the ‘Canes have played lately, in 5-on-5 play they are operating under their expected goals over their last 10 games (NaturalStatTrick).

In the back half of 2-day doubles, Calgary has coughed up 3.40 goals per game.

TAKE THE OVER 6.5 (+100).

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Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Dallas Stars (5-1-1) play the first game of a home-and-home set with the Calgary Flames (2-6-1) Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stars topped the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Monday, rebounding from a 4-1 setback against the Toronto Maple Leafs last Thursday. That was the lone loss of the season for the Stars in regulation. The Under has cashed in 5 of 7 games to date, while going 2-0-1 in 4 games against Western Conference teams.

The Flames opened the season with a 2-1-1 mark, but it is in the midst of a 5-game skid, lightning the lamp just 6 total times during the slide. That includes a 5-2 loss against the rival Edmonton Oilers in the Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday in front of 55,411 fans.

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Stars at Flames odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Flames +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+188) | Flames +1.5 (-230)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -128 | U: +104)

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Stars at Flames projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (4-0-1, 1.74 GAA, .940 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (1-5-1, 2.88 GAA, .901 SV%)

Oettinger has picked up 3 straight wins in regulation after splitting a pair of shootout decisions in his 1st 2 outings. He has allowed a total of 9 goals on 151 shots overall, good for a sparkling .940 SV%. That including 22 saves on 25 shots last time out in a 5-3 win against the Jackets.

Markstrom has a sub-3 GAA this season, but he has just a single regulation win in 7 starts. That’s mostly due to a lack of offensive support, with the Flames providing just 4 total goals in the past 4 outings, and 8 goals in the past 6 contests.

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Stars at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Flames 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-130) are a solid road favorite, as they’re just playing much better hockey than the Flames (+108).

Dallas has been getting tremendous goaltending and defense, but the offense is pretty solid, too. The Stars have lit the lamp 4 or more times in 3 of the past 4 outings.

Calgary has had a power outage, and ultimately that will be its undoing in this contest, especially since Oettinger is so difficult to solve.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Flames +1.5 (-230) will cost more than 2 times your potential return if you need a little bit of insurance.

The Stars -1.5 (+188) just cannot be trusted to cover the puck line, although it has covered the past 2 as a favorite. Dallas is still 2-4 in 6 games on the puck line as a favorite overall.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+104) is worth playing lightly at plus-money.

The total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 road games for the Stars, while cashing in 6 of the past 8 meetings against Western Conference foes.

The Under is also 3-1-2 in the past 6 meetings between these teams at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Calgary Flames (2-5-1) and Edmonton Oilers (1-5-1) meet for the Heritage Classic on Sunday. Puck drop from Commonwealth Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET (TBS/Sportsnet). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Oilers C Connor McDavid is expected to return from an upper-body injury Sunday after missing back-to-back games. Edmonton has lost 4 straight and is coming off a 3-0 loss vs. the New York Rangers as a +108 home underdog Thursday.

Calgary is also on a 4-game losing skid. The Flames lost 3-0 to the St. Louis Blues last time out, falling well below expectation as -182 home favorites Thursday.

The Oilers won 2 of 3 meetings last season, and the Under went 2-0-1. Edmonton defeated Calgary 4-1 in the 2nd round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Flames vs. Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:46 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Oilers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-190) | Oilers -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Flames vs. Oilers projected goalies

Jacob Markström (1-4-1, 2.67 GAA, .906 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (0-2-1, 3.93 GAA, .846 SV%)

Markström is coming off a 32-save performance, allowing 2 goals in Thursday’s loss. Calgary’s go-to goaltender is winless in his last 5 starts, but that may be due to the Flames offense supporting him with just 6 goals over those games.

Skinner made 29 stops and allowed 3 goals in Thursday’s loss. The Edmonton-born netminder has allowed 3 or more goals in each outing so far, but on the bright side, had his best performance of the season last time out.

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Flames vs. Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Flames 2

Moneyline

This is the perfect get-right spot for the Oilers, who will be getting McDavid back just in time for the 1st outdoor Battle of Alberta. Edmonton has won 6 of the last 7 meetings between these teams, and Skinner seems to be settling into form after a respectable performance vs. New York.

Let’s not overreact to Edmonton’s rough start. It’s still tied with the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights for the 4th-best odds to win the Stanley Cup (+1100 at BetMGM).

BET OILERS (-145).

Puck line/Against the spread

In 3 iterations of the Battle of Alberta last season, neither team won a game by multiple goals. Calgary +1.5 (-190) will probably hit, but Edmonton ML is the better play and is less expensive.

PASS. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

Both offenses have been disappointing this season, and both projected goalies are coming off decent showings. The Over hasn’t hit in the Battle of Alberta since the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Markström and Skinner should be able to do just enough to help the Under hit for a 3rd straight meeting.

BET UNDER 6.5 (-105).

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Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Calgary Flames (2-2-1) take on the Detroit Red Wings (4-1-0) Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Red Wings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames were extinguished 3-1 by the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday night. Calgary was 0-for-2 on the power play, including a 5-on-3 advantage that fizzled. C Elias Lindholm leads the team with 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists).

The Red Wings are on the other side of a back-to-back after taking down the Ottawa Senators 5-2 Saturday afternoon. They scored 3 power-play goals to take control. C Dylan Larkin has gotten out to a 2-goal, 7-assist start in 5 games, and he figures to be in the Hart Trophy discussion at this rate.

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Flames at Red Wings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:40 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Flames -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Red Wings+120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames -1.5 (+155) | Red Wings +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Flames at Red Wings projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (1-2-0, 2.75 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. James Reimer (1-0-0, 0.00 GAA, 1.000 SV%, 1 SO)

This will be Markstrom’s 5th start in 11 days. He has allowed at least 2 goals in each and hasn’t seen a barrage of shots. The season opener, when he stopped 34 of 37, was the only time he saw 30 shots. He didn’t face Detroit last season, but shut them out twice in 2021-22.

Reimer shut out the Blue Jackets Monday, stopping all 23 shots he saw in his team debut. He had a rough outing against the Flames last year, allowing 6 goals on 38 shots in his lone appearance against them.

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Flames at Red Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Wings 4, Flames 3

Moneyline

I know Detroit is on the 2nd night of a back-to-back, and they’re using a backup tendy, but I love the value at home here. The Flames have scored 9 goals in their last 4 games and have done nothing to really stand out as a playoff threat.

I’ll back the RED WINGS (+120).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Flames are 1-4 on the puck line and 0-4 on the road. Detroit has covered in each game this year – a perfect 5-0. I expect them to do it again, but no thanks to the -190.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Flames are 3-2 O/U on the season, and the Red Wings are 4-1. Detroit has scored at least 3 goals in each game, and the Wings have 4 in each of their last 4. The Over was 1-1 in this matchup last season.

I like the OVER 6.5 (-120).

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Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Winnipeg Jets and the Calgary Flames open their 2023-24 National Hockey League regular seasons Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Jets head to Calgary looking to get off on the right foot, but the home team has dominated this series lately, winning 4 of the past 5 meetings in the series. The Jets are also just 8-17 in the past 25 trips to Calgary.

The Flames saw G Jacob Markstrom perform well in the preseason, including a 5-4 victory over the Jets on Oct. 2 with Markstrom and G  Connor Hellebuyck facing each other in Alberta.

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Jets at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Jets +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Flames -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-210) | Flames -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Jets at Flames projected goalies

Connor Hellebuyck (37-25-2, 2.49 GAA, .920 SV%, 4 SO – 2022-23) vs. Jacob Markstrom (23-21-12, 2.92 GAA, .892 SV% , 1 SO)

Hellebuyck is fresh off signing a 7-year, $59 million extension. He was just 1-2-0 in 3 starts against the Flames last season despite a solid 2.71 GAA and .924 SV%.

Markstrom picked up a win on April 5 in Winnipeg, kicking aside 34 of the 35 shots he faced. He won 2 of his 3 starts against the Jets last season, and he also allowed just 2 goals on 23 shots in his only home start against Winnipeg in a 3-2 victory on Nov. 12.

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Jets at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Jets 2

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-140) are a decent play as moderate favorites in the opener. Calgary has dominated Winnipeg over the years at the Scotiabank Saddledome, going 17-8 in the past 25 home games against the Jets. The home team has picked up victories in 4 of the past 5 meetings overall in the series, too.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Jets +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you want a little bit of insurance and just cannot play the Jets straight up.

The underdog is 6-2 in the past 8 meetings, so there is some merit to backing the Jets on the puck line, but that’s just too big of a price to pay and it could easily be spoiled by a late empty-net goal.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-120) might be the best play on the board with 2 solid goaltenders going against each other.

The Under has been the way lately when these teams have met, too, going 7-2-1 in the past 10 meetings in Calgary and 23-8-1 in the past 32 meetings overall.

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Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

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

The Nashville Predators (40-31-8) travel to meet the Calgary Flames (37-27-16) Monday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Predators enter play 3 points back of the Winnipeg Jets for the final Wild-Card spot in the Western Conference, while trailing the Flames by 2 points. Nashville and Winnipeg have played 79 games, while Calgary has played 80.

Nashville suffered a crippling 2-0 loss at Winnipeg on Saturday, after topping the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Glden Knights at home for an important 4 points.

The Flames left a point on the table in a 3-2 SOL in Vancouver, a disappointing follow-up to a 3-1 victory in Winnipeg last Wednesday. The Flames are still 5-1-1 in the last 7 games, keeping themselves alive.

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Predators at Flames odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Predators +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Flames -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-155) | Flames -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Predators at Flames projected goalies

Juuse Saros (31-23-7, 2.70 GAA, .918 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (23-21-11, 2.94 GAA, .892 SV%, 1 SO)

Saros allowed just 2 goals on 38 shots in a 2-0 loss in Winnipeg Saturday. He is just 2-2-0 in 4 starts in April, but he has a stellar 2.02 GAA, .933 SV% and a shutout of the Carolina Hurricanes last Thursday.

Markstrom was on the short end of a 3-2 SOL in Vancouver. He is just 1-1-1 with a 2.67 GAA and .910 SV% in 4 starts this month. The 33-year-old Swede is 0-2-0 against the Predators this season despite a respectable 2.58 GAA and .917 SV%.

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Predators at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Predators 2

Moneyline

The Flames (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for what is essentially a play-in game. Tensions will be high on both sides in this crucial game, and it should be extremely tight.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PREDATORS +1.5 (-155) are worth a look on the puck line in a game which should be extremely close. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this game require overtime or a shootout.

The Flames -1.5 (+125) would be a risky play on the puck line, as 5 of the last Calgary 6 games have been decided by just a single goal.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the lean.

The Under has cashed at a 3-0-1 clip in the last 4 games overall for the Predators, while also going 3-0-1 in the last 4 games on the road.

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in this series, too.

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Calgary Flames at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Calgary Flames (36-27-15) and Winnipeg Jets (43-31-3) meet Wednesday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames lost as -429 home favorites 4-3 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday. Calgary is 2 points behind the Jets for the final Wild-Card spot in the Western Conference.

The Jets won as -111 home favorites 6-1 vs. the New Jersey Devils Sunday. LW Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice for the Jets, who have won back-to-back games and 4 of their last 6.

This season’s series is tied 1-1 with the Under hitting in both meetings. Winnipeg won as a +123 home underdog as the Under (5.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Jan. 3.

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Flames at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Jets -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-225) | Jets -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Flames at Jets projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (22-20-10, 2.98 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (34-24-2, 2.56 GAA, .918 SV%, 3 SO)

Markstrom has faced the Jets twice this season, going 1-1-0 and allowing 5 goals on 48 shots, good for a 2.51 GAA and .896 SV%. He’s 6-15-2 in 23 career starts vs. Winnipeg with a 3.20 GAA and .890 SV% (575 saves against 646 shots).

Hellebuyck has faced the Flames twice this season, going 1-1-0 and allowing 5 goals on 70 shots, good for a 2.53 GAA and .929 SV%. The 2020 Vezina Trophy winner is 13-5-1 in 21 career games (20 starts) vs. Calgary with a 1.93 GAA and .935 SV% (548 saves against 586 shots).

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Flames at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Flames 2

Moneyline

BET JETS (-130).

Winnipeg takes advantage against inferior competition and is 34-15 in its last 49 games vs. teams with a losing record. The Jets seemed to have turned a corner lately and have won 4 of their last 5 when closing as a favorite. Calgary has been underwhelming recently and its last 3 wins have all been by just 1 goal. Look for the Flames to fall flat trying to bounce back after an embarrassing loss last time out.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Flames’ last 2 losses have been by just 1 goal. Calgary +1.5 (-225) should hit Wednesday, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the puck line when Flames moneyline may be the safer play. Bet Calgary moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-105).

The Under is 36-13-3 in Winnipeg’s last 52 games and 9-3 in Calgary’s last 12 on the 2nd night of a back-to-back.

The Under has hit in the last 4 head-to-head meetings in Winnipeg and Wednesday’s matchup should be another low-scoring game.

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Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (43-20-10) and Calgary Flames (33-26-15) meet Tuesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings won as -254 home favorites 7-6 vs. the St. Louis Blues Sunday. RW Viktor Arvidsson and RW Adrian Kempe scored 2 goals each for the Kings, who have won 3 straight games.

The Flames won as -273 home favorites 5-3 vs. the San Jose Sharks Saturday. RW Tyler Toffoli finished with 2 goals as Calgary scored 3 unanswered to come back from a 3-2 deficit and cover the puck line.

The Kings lead this season’s series 2-1 with the Over hitting in all 3 meetings. Los Angeles won as a -104 home underdog 8-2 as the Over (6) cashed in the most recent meeting March 20.

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Kings 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 1:11 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Flames -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-220) | Flames -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +108 | U: -130)

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Kings at Flames projected goalies

Joonas Korpisalo (15-11-4, 2.94 GAA, .915 SV%) vs. Jacob Markström (20-20-10, 2.98 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO)

Korpisalo has faced the Flames twice this season, going 0-0-1 and allowing 4 goals on 61 shots, good for a 2.91 GAA and .934 SV%. He’s 1-2-2 in 7 career games (5 starts) vs. Calgary with a 2.55 GAA and .925 SV% (160 saves against 173 shots).

Markström has faced the Kings twice this season and is 1-1-0 while allowing 11 goals on 55 shots, good for a 6.61 GAA and .800 SV%. He’s 9-4-4 in 17 career starts vs. Los Angeles with a 2.96 GAA and .911 SV% (513 saves against 563 shots).

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Kings at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

BET FLAMES (-130).

Calgary will be extra motivated to beat Los Angeles after losing by 6 goals in their last meeting. The Kings have been great at home lately, but have won just 4 of their last 9 games on the road. The Flames have not lost 3 straight games vs. Los Angeles since Nov. 6, 2016, and should be able to get revenge for the 8-2 blowout.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Five of the Kings’ last 6 losses have been by just 1 goal. Los Angeles +1.5 (-220) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on Kings +1.5 when Calgary moneyline should be the safer play. Bet Calgary moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-130).

The Under is 5-0 in Los Angeles’ last 5 games after scoring 5 or more goals in its previous contest and 4-1 in the Kings’ last 5 after a win.

The Under has hit in 5 of Calgary’s last 7 home games, and Markström should have a better showing after 6 goals in the last meeting between these teams.

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