Ducks vs. Flames Prediction and Odds (Keep Riding Calgary's Momentum)
The Calgary Flames have won seven-straight games and now sit atop the NHL's Pacific Division. As I wrote a couple of days ago, you need to jump on their futures odds before it's too late.
They can make it eight-straight wins tonight when they host the Anaheim Ducks, who are 4-4-2 in their last 10 games and are losers of two straight. Both of the two previous meetings between these teams have gone into overtime, with each team taking home a victory.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's Pacific Division showdown.
Ducks vs. Flames Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Ducks +170
- Flames -210
Puck line:
- Ducks +1.5 (-155)
- Flames -1.5 (+125)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Ducks vs. Flames Betting Trends
- The OVER is 5-2 in the Ducks' last seven games.
- Flames are 4-1 in last five games vs. Ducks.
- Ducks are 3-6 in last nine road games.
- Ducks are 0-8 in last eight games vs. Western Conference opponents.
- Flames are 7-0 in last seven home games.
Ducks vs. Flames Prediction and Pick
Nobody has been talking up the Flames as much as I have lately, so there's no way I'm jumping off their bandwagon yet. Over each team's last 25 games, the Flames lead the NHL in CORSI%, while the Ducks rank 26th.
The Flames rank in the top five in both high danger scoring chances for, and high danger scoring chances against, while the Ducks rank 25th and 26th in those two categories. This game is a complete mismatch between one of the best teams in the NHL, and a bottom feeder.
The Flames will also be likely starting Jacob Markstrom in net, who has a stellar .926 save percentage and a 2.12 goals against average this season. I'm going to get aggressive, and back the Flames on the puck line.
Pick: Flames -1.5 (+125)
Iain is 31-27-1 (+2.26 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.