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Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

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

The Vancouver Canucks (12-13-3) and Calgary Flames (13-11-5) meet Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Canucks racked up a total of 13 goals while allowing 11 goals in a pair of overtime wins Dec. 5-7. Things were going well before a 3-0 setback against the Minnesota Wild and Filip Gustavsson last time out on Saturday.

The Flames went 0-for-3 on an Eastern Conference road trip, and were outscored 10-6. It will be glad to be back on home ice, where Calgary went 4-1 in its most recent homestand from Nov. 29-Dec. 7.

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Canucks 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 11:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Flames -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-170) | Flames -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Canucks at Flames projected goalies

Spencer Martin (8-3-1, 3.45 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (8-7-3, 2.81 GAA, .897 SV%)

Martin received no offensive support in that 3-0 loss to the Wild Saturday. He is still 2-1-0 with a 3.93 GAA and .864 SV% in 4 starts and 5 appearances in December.

Markstrom has also seen a lack of offensive support this month, and he has lost 4 consecutive starts overall. However, the veteran has allowed a total of 5 goals on 83 shots in 3 December outings, going 0-2-1 with a 1.68 GAA and .940 SV%.

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Canucks at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 4, Canucks 3

Moneyline

The FLAMES (-175) are moderate favorites, but they’re a strong play at home where they have been much better than on the road.

While the Canucks (+150) have won 5 straight road games, they’re 5-17 in the last 22 trips to Calgary, while going 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in the series overall.

Calgary is also 4-0 in the past 4 against Western Conference teams, while going 35-17 in the past 52 home games dating back to last season, too.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks +1.5 (-170) are priced a little too high if you can’t stand the idea of playing them straight up, and would like a little insurance.

Vancouver just hasn’t had very good history in Calgary in recent seasons, and until it starts to change that on a regular basis, stay away.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is the play here at even money.

The Over has dominated in this series, going 22-10-5 in the last 37 meetings in Calgary, while going 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

The Flames have also cashed at a 9-3-1 clip in the last 13 inside the division, while the Canucks are 15-5-1 in the last 21 against Pacific foes, while going 21-8-1 in the last 30 road outings.

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Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vancouver Canucks (7-11-1) and Calgary Flames (8-6-1) play the final game of a four-game head-to-head run Wednesday at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop will be at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Canucks-Flames NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Flames have won two of the first three games in this set with Monday’s game being decided 4-3 in overtime. The two teams played a two-game set Jan. 16 and 18 in Calgary and the Flames won each of those by a combined 8-2 count.

Each of the first three games in this mini-series was played in Vancouver.

Canucks at Flames: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Canucks +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Flames -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Canucks +1.5 (-200) | Flames -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Canucks at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Thatcher Demko (4-6-1, .895 SV%, 3.52 GAA) vs. Jacob Markstrom (8-4-1, .924 SV%, 2.38 GAA)

Demko played each of the first three games of this set and stopped 64 of 72 shots on goal. He took a loss against the Flames Jan. 18 by allowing 4 goals on 31 shots.

Markstrom has picked up right where he left off while backstopping the Canucks last season. He has two shutouts through 13 games and made 106 saves on 112 shots over the first three games of this series. He has been slightly worse at the Saddledome this season with a .912 SV% compared to a .932 mark on the road.

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Canucks at Flames: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Canucks 3, Flames 1

Money line (ML)

The Flames lead the 2021 season series 4-1-0 over the Canucks. They’ve outscored their western Canadian rivals 16-9 through the five games; however, the Canucks have registered 58.37% of the 5-on-5 shot attempts and 55.20% of the scoring chances through the first three games of this four-game series.

Markstrom is clearly the better goaltender in this clash and is making the Canucks pay for allowing him to leave via free agency, but he hasn’t been quite his usual self in his new home arena.

Back the CANUCKS (+130) to get some revenge to close this set.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CANUCKS +1.5 (-200) can also be backed with one goal of insurance in the event of a loss.

Three of Calgary’s four wins in this head-to-head season series were decided by multi-goal margins in regulation, but the Canucks are 1-0-1 in the last two games and rushed out to a 2-0 first-period lead last time out.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet the UNDER 6 (+100) with growing familiarity between one another and tired legs on both sides as they meet for the fourth time in seven days.

Three of the five meetings thus far this season played to the Under.

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Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Vancouver Canucks (1-2-0) and Calgary Flames (1-0-1) square off Monday for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Below, we analyze the Canucks-Flames NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Canucks at Flames: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Canucks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Flames -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Canucks +1.5 (-225) | Flames -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Canucks at Flames: Projected starting goalies

Thatcher Demko (0-1-0, .891 SV%, 5.01 GAA) vs. Jacob Markstrom (1-0-1, .939 SV%, 1.98 GAA)

Demko is expected to get the start against his former teammate Markstrom. He was dinged for five goals on 46 shots in a 5-2 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers Thursday.

Markstrom was allowed to walk in free agency, as the Canucks didn’t make a huge effort to bring him back with Demko waiting in the wings. He got his first crack against his former employer Saturday and he stopped all 32 shots he faced for his first shutout in a Flames sweater.

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Canucks at Flames: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Flames 4, Canucks 2

Money line (ML)

The FLAMES (-150) are a good play with Markstrom playing with a chip on his shoulder. The Canucks are also a bit shorthanded, as D Quinn Hughes missed practice Sunday for an undisclosed reason, D Alexander Edler (leg) is a question mark after leaving after Matthew Tkachuk‘s skate accidentally cut his leg Saturday, and D Jordie Benn remains on the COVID-19 list.

F J.T. Miller returned from the COVID list and practiced, so that’s a positive for Vancouver, but the Canucks have a long way to go to get back to full health.

Against the spread (ATS)

Playing the FLAMES -1.5 (+180) is worth a roll of the dice, as you can nearly double up your investment. They blanked the Canucks in the first game of the two-game set. I expect Vancouver to be able to solve Markstrom, but he’ll still come out on top in the end.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total of 6 is too close to call. The Under hit in the first meeting, but I expect the total to be right on the number in the second battle.

That Under was a rarity, as the Over is 9-4 in the previous 13 in the series, and 19-8-4 in the past 31 meetings in Calgary.

AVOID.

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