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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

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:19 a.m. ET.

  • 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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Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Vegas Golden Knights (44-21-6) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game Western Canada road trip against the Calgary Flames (32-25-15) Thursday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights kicked off their road trip with a 4-3 win at the Vancouver Cancuks Tuesday. Vegas has won 6 of its past 7 games dating back to March 9, but the lone setback was at a 7-2 loss to the visiting Flames last Thursday. The Over has cashed in 5 straight outings for VGK.

The Flames tripped up the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on the road Tuesday. Calgary has picked up points in 5 of the past 6 games and 7 of the past 9 outings. The Over has hit in 4 of the previous 5 contests, too.

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Golden Knights 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 7:35 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flames -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) | Flames -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Golden Knights at Flames projected goalies

Logan Thompson (20-13-3, 2.66 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (19-19-10, 2.98 GAA, .889 SV%, 1 SO)

Thompson stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced vs. the Minnesota Wild in his most recent start on Feb. 9. He left that outing due to a lower-body injury, prompting the team to trade for G Jonathan Quick. LT was activated from injured reserve and served as a backup Tuesday and is expected to be back in the crease Thursday.

Markstrom allowed 6 goals on 26 shots and was pulled after 2 periods in his most recent start Monday in Los Angeles. He is now just 4-4-2 with a 3.05 GAA and .894 SV% across 10 starts in March.

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Golden Knights at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 5, Golden Knights 4

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-140) is a solid play as moderate favorites on home ice.

The Golden Knights have won 6 of the past 7 games, but that lone loss was against the Flames. While VGK has won 5 straight on the road, it’s hard to forget about that 7-2 beatdown by Calgary in Vegas.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return for a goal of insurance and that’s quite expensive. Just AVOID if you aren’t comfortable playing them straight up.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (+100) is a solid option at even money.

It’s all about the Over lately for Vegas. The Golden Knights have cashed the Over in 5 games in a row and in 4 of their last 5 games on the road. The Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games inside the Pacific Division, too.

For the Flames, the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall and 4-1 in the past 5 games against Western Conference foes.

The Over is also 6-1-1 in the previous 8 meetings between these clubs in Calgary and is 3-1-1 in the past 5 meetings overall in the series — including the most recent one last Thursday.

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Calgary Flames at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and predictions

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

The Calgary Flames (31-24-15) visit the Los Angeles Kings (40-20-10) for a Monday contest at crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is slated for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Calgary continued with some recent overtime problems Saturday when it lost to the Dallas Stars 6-5 in a 65-minute affair. The Flames are 4-4-4 over their last 12 games.

The Kings are 2-3-0 against the Flames the last 2 seasons — with the 2 wins coming in OT. They are off their own overtime setback, falling 3-2 in a SO loss to the Vancouver Canucks Saturday. But overall, the Kings have been on solid ground of late, posting a 7-0-2 record across its last 9 games.

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Flames vs. Kings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:44 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Flames -110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-260) | Kings -1.5 (+210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Flames vs. Kings projected goalies

Jacob Markstrom (19-18-10, 2.89 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Pheonix Copley (21-4-3, 2.63 GAA, .904 SV%)

Markstrom allowed 6 goals Saturday to Dallas and owns a lackluster .829 SV% (58 saves on 70 shots) over his last 3 games. He allowed 5 goals on 29 shots in a 6-5 home win against Los Angeles Nov. 14. It helped that the Flames offense scored 4 goals in the opening period and 2 in the 2nd and led 6-3 heading into the 3rd — the Kings’ final goal came with 1:19 to go and their goalie pulled.

Copley has not been tagged with a regulation loss since Feb. 21. He’s 4-1 in his last 5 starts, including a SO win and a SO loss. At home, he owns a .918 SV% overall and a .942 mark over his last 4 games at home.

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Flames at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

Calgary is fighting for its playoff life, 4 points out of the final Wild Card spot. Los Angeles is solidified in its positioning, just 2 points behind 1st-place Vegas in the Pacific Division.

The Flames have lately been a team under-scoring on its expectations based on puck-possession and expected-goal analytics. They are 3-0-1 over their last 4 road games, and they’re facing a Kings club, perhaps slightly overrated in the recency bias camp by a weak slate the last couple weeks.

BACK CALGARY (-110).

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS. The much-to-play-for Flames are a solid lean on the moneyline.

Over/Under

Both teams are among the middle 10 in the league in scoring. The expected goalies, paired with some higher expectations for Calgary production make this a fair number.

I could see 7 goals total, but O/U 6.5 is a risky number, here. PASS.

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Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Anaheim Ducks (21-35-9) and Calgary Flames (29-23-13) meet Friday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ducks vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Ducks lost as +220 underdogs Wednesday in a 3-2 overtime loss at the Vancouver Canucks. G Lukáš Dostál made 31 saves for the Ducks, who lost for just the 3rd time in their last 7 games.

The Flames won as +130 underdogs Tuesday in a 1-0 shootout win at the Minnesota Wild. G Jacob Markström made 40 saves and RW Tyler Toffoli scored in the sudden-death round of the shootout as Calgary won back-to-back games for the 1st time since Jan. 23.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Calgary won as a -206 road favorite with a 3-2 overtime win as the Under 6 cashed Dec. 23.

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Ducks at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ducks +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Flames -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Ducks +1.5 (+120) | Flames -1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Ducks at Flames projected goalies

John Gibson (13-24-7, 3.89 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jacob Markström (17-17-8, 2.89 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO)

Gibson is 10-6-1 in 17 career games (16 starts) vs. Calgary with a 2.26 GAA and .921 SV% (410 saves against 445 shots). He’s 4-12-6 in 22 road games (21 starts) this season and has allowed 79 goals on 813 shots, good for a 3.93 GAA and .903 SV%.

Markström is 7-5-2 in 16 career games (14 starts) vs. Anaheim with a 2.26 GAA and .921 SV% (383 saves against 416 shots). He’s 9-10-3 in 23 home games (22 starts) this season and has allowed 63 goals on 585 shots, good for a 2.86 GAA and .892 SV%.

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Ducks at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 3, Ducks 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Flames (-360) should beat the Ducks, but Calgary is being slightly overvalued on the moneyline after winning back-to-back games for the 1st time in over a month. Bet the puck line and/or total instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET DUCKS +1.5 (+120).

The Ducks have played well against sub-.500 teams lately and have even won 7 of their last 10 games vs. teams with a losing record.

The Flames are 0-4 in their last 4 home games and just 1-5 in their last 6 contests after a win. While Calgary should be able to win straight up, the Flames winning their 3rd straight game and doing it by multiple goals seems less likely than the odds imply. Calgary has scored more than 3 goals in just 1 of its last 7 games, and a lower-scoring game would favor Anaheim as the underdog on the puck line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-125).

The Under is 5-1-1 in Anaheim’s last 7 games and 6-0-2 in its last 8 vs. teams with a losing record. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other, with the Under going 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings, and Calgary’s underwhelming offense as of late should help Friday’s matchup stay Under the total.

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Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

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

The Calgary Flames (27-23-13) and Dallas Stars (34-16-13) meet Monday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flames lost 3-0 as -154 home favorites vs. the Minnesota Wild Saturday. It was Calgary’s 1st time getting shut out since losing as a -130 favorite 3-0 at the Washington Capitals Nov. 25. The Flames have lost 5 straight games.

The Stars won 7-3 as -116 home favorites vs. the Colorado Avalanche Saturday. LW Jason Robertson scored 2 goals for the Stars, who have won 3 straight games.

This is the 2nd meeting between the Flames and Stars this season. Calgary won 6-5 as a -102 road underdog as the Over (6) total goals cashed Jan. 14.

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Flames at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flames +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-220) | Stars -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Flames at Stars projected goalies

Jacob Markström (15-17-8, 2.94 GAA, .890 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (26-8-10, 2.31 GAA, .922 SV%, 4 SO)

Markström is 5-2-2 in 11 career games (10 starts) vs. Dallas with a 2.65 GAA and .914 SV% (288 saves against 315 shots). He’s 6-7-5 in 19 road starts this season and has allowed 56 goals on 495 shots, good for a 3.03 GAA and .887 SV%.

Oettinger is 0-2-0 in 2 career starts vs. Calgary with a 3.56 GAA and .908 SV% (69 saves against 76 shots). He’s 16-4-7 in 29 home starts this season and has allowed 73 goals on 801 shots, good for a 2.58 GAA and .909 SV%.

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Flames at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Flames 3

Moneyline

BET STARS (-130).

Calgary has struggled against the top teams in the league lately and is 0-5 in its last 5 games vs. teams with a winning record. Meanwhile, Dallas has made sure to not play down to the level of its competition and has won 39 of its last 57 games vs. teams with a sub-.500 record. Look for the Stars to get revenge after losing 2 straight games vs. the Flames dating back to last year.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Out of Calgary’s last 6 losses, only 2 have been by multiple goals. Flames +1.5 (-230) should hit, but Calgary is being slightly overvalued on the puck line. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-130).

The Over is 4-1 in Calgary’s last 5 road games and 3-0-1 in Dallas’ last 4 vs. teams with a losing record. These teams tend to play high-scoring games vs. each other in Dallas, with the Over hitting in 4 of the last 5 meetings, and Monday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase.

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