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Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars, Game 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Stream, Schedule, Start Time, TV Channel

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs will start on Tuesday and the Flames will meet the Stars in the first round, watch the playoffs here.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin on Tuesday with the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars meeting in game one of their best-of-seven series from Rogers Place in Edmonton.

The Flames are coming off a series win against the Winnipeg Jets where they were averaging four goals a game and scoring on 29.4% of their power play opportunities, while Dallas has struggled, losing two of their three round-robin games.

Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars

  • When: Tuesday, August 11
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NBCSN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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Prediction: Dallas hasn’t looked like the team before the pause and they have struggled to get back to game shape. Calgary has been averaging four goals a game so they have not struggled to find the back of the net since the restart. Take the Calgary Flames (+100) at even money.

NHL Playoff Schedule

No. 3 Dallas Stars vs. No. 6 Calgary Flames

Tuesday, Aug. 11: Calgary at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 13: Calgary at Dallas, 10:30 p.m. ET
Friday, Aug. 14: Dallas at Calgary, 10:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Aug. 16: Dallas at Calgary, 2 p.m. ET
*Tuesday, Aug. 18: Calgary at Dallas – TBD
*Thursday, Aug. 20: Dallas at Calgary – TBD
*Saturday, Aug. 22: Dallas at Calgary – TBD

*if necessary

NHL Odds and Betting Lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 2:35 p.m. ET.

Calgary Flames (+100) vs. Dallas Stars (-155)

  • Spread: Flames (+1.5, -304)  Stars (-1.5, +240)
  • Total: 5 (Over: -134, Under +110)

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames Live Stream, Stanley Cup Qualifiers, Start Time, TV Channel

The NHL Stanley Cup Qualifiers are here, The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Calgary Flames today, stream all the NHL action here.

The NHL is back! The Stanley Cup Qualifiers will start on Saturday with five games on the slate. With the new playoff format for this season, we could see as many as 52 games over a nine-day stretch from now until August 9th. “There’s a chance that this is as good of hockey as I’ve ever seen,” said Paul Maurice, coach of the Winnipeg Jets.

The playoffs will take place in two hub cities, Toronto and Edmonton, with the Eastern Conference teams playing in Toronto and the Western Conference teams playing in Edmonton.

Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames

  • When: Saturday, August 1
  • Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NBCSN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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Stanley Cup Qualifiers – Saturday, Aug. 1

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Best-of-5 series

New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes, Game 1, 12 p.m., NBCSN

Florida Panthers vs. New York Islanders, Game 1, 4 p.m., NBCSN

Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Game 1, 8 p.m., NBC

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Best-of-5 series

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers, Game 1, 3 p.m., NBC

Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames, Game 1, 10:30 p.m.,  NBCSN

NHL Odds and Betting Lines

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames

  • Goal Spread: Winnipeg +1, -167  Calgary -1, +135
  • Goal Total: 6  (Over: -106, Under -115)

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Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Calgary Flames sports betting odds, picks and best bets

The Vegas Golden Knights (37-24-8) will tangle with the Calgary Flames (36-26-7) Sunday at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Golden Knights-Flames sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Golden Knights at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Robin Lehner vs. Cam Talbot

Lehner isn’t confirmed to start, but he’s likely to make the start at Marc-Andre Fleury was punished 4-0 in Friday’s start in Winnipeg. He has picked up wins in each of his two starts with the Knights, both at home, allowing just two goals on 61 shots with one shutout of the New Jersey Devils. He also allowed four goals on 42 shots in an 8-4 win at Calgary on Feb. 15 in his penultimate start as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, and he also beat them Dec. 31 in Calgary. Lehner has an 18-10-2 record with a 4.01 goals against average and .921 save percentage.

Talbot is projected to make the start, as All-Star David Rittich has won just twice in the past six outings dating back to Feb. 12. Talbot, on the other hand, has won each of his past three outings. If Talbot is tabbed for the start, he’ll be looking to avenge a six-goal loss at Vegas on Nov. 17. He has an 12-10 record with a 2.63 GAA and .919 save %.


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Golden Knights at Flames: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Golden Knights 3, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-121) are mild favorites on the road. They have cashed in six in a row against winning teams, and they’re 9-2 in the past 11 games overall, and 8-2 in the past 10 as a favorite. While the Flames (+100) have won five of the past seven, they’re just 2-5 in the past seven against winning teams and 7-20 in the past 27 as a home dog.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Golden Knights to win returns a profit of $8.30.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-1.5, +220) might be worth a roll of the dice, as this price is awfully tempting. I think they’re going to win by just one goal, but I can see a late empty-net goal helping them to a two-goal win. It’s worth a shot, just don’t get carried away.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+125) is worth a look, as the Under is 4-0-1 in the past five overall for Vegas, while going 5-2 in their past seven inside the conference. The Under is 4-1-1 in their past six on a day of rest, too. For the Flames, the Over has been the trend, going 10-3-1 in the past 14 overall, but their troubles against Lehner make the under intriguing.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-14) visit the Calgary Flames (34-26-7) Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome for an 8:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Blue Jackets-Flames sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Blue Jackets at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Joonas Korpisalo vs. David Rittich

Korpisalo is 2-1-0 since returning to the lineup Feb. 24. He stopped 36 of 39 shots faced in a win over the Vancouver Canucks Sunday. He is 19-11-4 with a .911 save percentage and 2.58 goals against average through 33 starts and two relief appearances this season.

Rittich has allowed four goals in three of his last five starts while going 2-2-1. He is 24-16-6 with a .907 SV% and 2.94 GAA through 47 starts on the season.


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Blue Jackets at Flames: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Odds last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Blue Jackets 4, Flames 3

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are coming off Sunday wins, as the Blue Jackets (+155) topped the Canucks 5-3 on home ice, and the Flames (-189) blanked the Florida Panthers 3-0 on the road. Calgary starts a five-game homestand Wednesday and Columbus begins a three-game swing through Western Canada.

Back the BLUE JACKETS (+145) at good value. While the Flames hold third spot in the Pacific Division and the Jackets are fifth in the Metropolitan Division, Columbus has a better overall record with both teams having played 67 games. The Jackets are 12-9-10 on the road and the Flames are 14-12-4 at home. Calgary earned a 3-0 win in Columbus Nov. 2, but side with the visitors to earn the split in the season series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Blue Jackets to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $15.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BLUE JACKETS (+1.5, -167) should be backed with 1 goal of insurance while on the road. They’re 21-10 ATS as visitors this season, while the Flames (-1.5, +140) are just 9-21 ATS at home.

Columbus ranks ninth in the NHL with a Corsi For Percentage of 51.73 at 5-on-5 since Feb. 4. Calgary is 13th with a shot-attempt rate of 50.68.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 5.5 (-125) with both teams having topped the projected total in eight of their last 10 games.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 266-246

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Nashville Predators stun Flames with game-tying goal in final 0.1 seconds

See the wild finish to Thursday’s Flames-Predators game.

The Nashville Predators and Calgary Flames delivered a wild finish at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night, and as Calgary was just two tenths of a second away from victory before Nashville’s Mikael Granlund tied the game with a buzzer-beater just before the game ended, just a few seconds after the Flames had seemingly scored the game-winner in the final minute.

With the game tied at 2-2 in the third period, Calgary’s Mikael Backlund set up a beautiful go-ahead goal, skating through three Predators defenders before dishing to Andrew Mangiapane.

Nashville responded by pulling the goaltender to get an extra attacker – and finally broke through just as the horn sounded. Granlund put in a shot off the goaltender as time expired, but replays confirmed that the puck crossed the line with 0.1 remaining on the clock.

In overtime, Granlund gave Nashville a 4-3 win with his second goal of the game.

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Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Calgary Flames (32-25-6) travel to battle the Boston Bruins (39-12-12) Tuesday at the TD Garden at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Flames-Bruins sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flames at Bruins: Projected starting goalies

David Rittich vs. Tuukka Rask

The All-Star Rittich is expected to start, putting his 23-15-5 record, 2.91 goals against average and .908 save percentage on the line. He’ll have a new defenseman in front of him, as the Flames bolstered their rearguard at the deadline by grabbing Erik Gustafsson from the Chicago Blackhawks. That will help the likes of Rittich, and the Flames as a whole. They also added sandpaper in the form of Derek Forbort from the Los Angeles Kings.

Rask is expected to go for the B’s, and while his overall numbers of 23-6-6, 2.17 GAA and .928 SV% are phenomenal, his splits at home are even better. He is 14-0-6 with a 1.97 GAA and .933 SV%, with all three of his season’s shutouts coming on home ice. Since the All-Star break he is 6-2-0 with a 1.81 GAA, as he is showing no signs of slowing down.


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Flames at Bruins: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Bruins 4, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The Bruins (-223) are just too expensive on the moneyline, even if Rask hasn’t suffered a loss in regulation at home this season. To get ahead in gambling, particularly on moneylines, you cannot risk more than twice as much as your return. Eventually you’re going to get burned. AVOID.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bruins to win returns a profit of $4.48, while a $10 wager on the Flames (+180) results in a profit of $18.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The better play is on the BRUINS (-1.5, +125) at plus-money. Still, I’d make this a small-unit wager since the Flames (+1.5, -154) are 5-1 in the past six games on the road and 8-2 in the past 10 as an underdog. While the Flames might look attractive when you see those trends, know they’re 1-5 in the past six meetings with the B’s, and 2-7 in the past nine trips to Beantown.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under (-200) is priced too high. I’m staying away. The trends are split, per side, with the Over in favor of the Flames, and the Under a slam-dunk on the B’s. In fact, the Over is 6-0-1 in Calgary’s past seven on the road, and 5-1 in the past six against winning sides. The Under is 5-1 in the past six at home for the B’s, 11-4 in the past 15 as a favorite and 5-2 in the past seven overall. Your best bet is to AVOID.

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Calgary Flames at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Calgary Flames at Los Angeles Kings sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (29-22-6) and Los Angeles Kings (19-33-5) battle at Staples Center at 10 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Flames-Kings sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flames at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Cam Talbot vs. Jonathan Quick

Talbot is likely to draw the start against the Kings, although with this being the first half of a back-to-back situation, it very well could be All-Star David Rittich. Either way, the Flames have a pair of very favorable matchups against losing teams in Southern California in the next two days. Since Rittich is 0-1-1 with a 4.80 goals against average and .882 save percentage through two outings against the Kings this season, we’re projecting Talbot since there is no confirmation from the team.

Quick heads into play with an 11-22-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .895 SV% across his 36 starts, although he is a more respectable 8-9-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .909 SV% in 18 starts at Staples Center. He won his only start against Calgary Oct. 19 in LA, yielding just one goal on 24 shots in a 4-1 win.


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Flames at Kings: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Flames 4, Kings 3

Moneyline (ML)

The FLAMES (-133) are just a better team right now, and the Kings (+110) cannot be trusted even though Quick has been better at home. LA has dropped five in a row at Staples Center, while Calgary is 4-1 in its past five road outings while going 6-2 in the past eight as a road favorite.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Flames to win returns a profit of $7.50, while a $10 wager on the Kings results in a profit of $11.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Flames (-1.5, +200) are a risky play in Southern California, a place they haven’t played terribly well over the years. While they’re a better team than the Kings (+1.5, -250) by leaps and bounds in the standings, Quick has had their number this season. You cannot trust Calgary on the puck line, as they’re risky enough on the moneyline. And you can’t buy the insurance and take the Kings at home, as they cost just way too much. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-115) goes against the trends in this series, but it’s the way to be here. Quick yields too many goals per outing. The Over is also 4-0 in Calgary’s past four on the road, and 6-2 in the previous eight overall. The Over is 8-1-1 in the past 10 against Pacific Division foes, too.

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Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Calgary Flames (26-19-6) and Edmonton Oilers (26-18-5) will renew acquaintances Wednesday at Rogers Place at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Flames-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flames at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

David Rittich vs. Mike Smith

The all-star Rittich gets the nod after Cam Talbot made the start, and took the shootout loss, in Tuesday’s home game against the St. Louis Blues. Rittich has posted a 19-12-5 record, 2.77 goals against average and .913 save percentage across his 36 starts. He has faced the Oilers just once this season, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 5-1 win in Edmonton Dec. 27.

Smith checks into this one with a 12-9-3 record, 2.96 goals against average and .901 save percentage through 24 starts and two relief appearances. The Kingston, Ontario native replaced a shaky Mikko Koskinen in that 5-1 loss to Rittich and the Flames Dec. 27, stopping six of the seven shots he faced in relief.


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Flames at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 4, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (-125) have won five of their previous seven home battles against the Flames (+105), although Calgary is 6-2 in the past eight meetings. The favorite is also 8-1 in the previous nine in this series, too. The fact the Flames just played Tuesday also works against them, especially since they went to a shootout and then had the quick turnaround for travel, albeit a short jump up to Edmonton.

A $10 bet on the Oilers to win returns a profit of $8, while a $10 wager on the Flames results in a profit of $10.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Oilers (-1.5, +220) are the lean here, although I’d go super, super light if I were you. The Flames (+1.5, -278) are just too risky to play, especially considering their poor record in recent games in Edmonton, and the fact they might have tired legs after going to a shootout Tuesday. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-133) is the play, although I don’t like the added juice tacked on, and don’t love the number that much anyway. If you play the alternate line of Over 6.5 (+135), I’m not terribly keen on this one being a high-scoring affair. I barely like the 5.5. The Under is also 33-16-4 in the past 53 meetings between these provincial rivals in Edmonton. The best play might be not to play at all.

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St. Louis Blues at Calgary Flames odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s St. Louis Blues at Calgary Flames sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The St. Louis Blues (30-12-8) and Calgary Flames (26-19-5) will tangle at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Blues-Flames odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Blues at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Jordan Binnington vs. Dave Rittich

Binnington has notched a 2.58 goals against average and .912 save percentage through 35 games. Running mate Jake Allen started Monday night’s game. Binnington has struggled on the road (.898 SV%) and has been woeful (.865 SV%) in six starts this month. He has had two good outings against the Flames this season, including a 40-save shutout Nov. 21.

Rittich owns a 2.77 GAA and .913 SV% across 36 games. The 27-year-old was running hot and cold over his last five starts heading into the all-star break. He has faced St. Louis twice this season, allowing a total of eight goals. Three of those were power-play tallies.


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Blues at Flames: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Calgary 4, St. Louis 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Blues will look to avoid a fourth straight setback in a Saddledome contest that continues a four-game road trip through western Canada (and St. Louis is 0-5 over its last five road tilts). St. Louis has allowed the seventh-fewest goals per game this season (2.68), but it has allowed the seventh-most in January (3.33).

Analytics point to some Calgary value in assessing both defenses. A win Tuesday night would mark four straight at home for the Flames. And then there is the goaltending layoff. Over his last four starts with more than three days of rest, Binnington owns a .863 SV%. In his last three turns under the same condition, Rittich has logged a .930 mark. BET CALGARY (-115).

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Blues are 13-12 against the puck line on the road; the Flames are 6-17 against the spread at home. The lean remains on Calgary, but the Flames haven’t won by two or more goals in the month of January. The St. Louis side (+1.5, -294) is too costly. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 6-4 in the last 10 games for both St. Louis and Calgary. Take the OVER 6.5 (+185).

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