Stars vs. Flames Prediction and Odds for Game 5 (Calgary Will Prove Dominance)
The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames series has turned into a best-of-three with it going back to Canada for Game 5, all knotted up at 2-2.
The Flames' Game 4 win was the most dominant of the series, beating the Stars by a final score of 4-1. Can Calgary win big again tonight, or will the Stars return to Dallas for a chance to win the series in Game 6?
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's pivotal game.
Stars vs. Flames Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Stars +180
- Flames -210
Puck line:
- Stars +1.5 (-145)
- Flames -1.5 (+120)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over +105/Under -125)
Stars vs. Flames Betting Trends
- Stars are 1-4 in their last five road games.
- Stars are 8-3 in their last 11 games in Calgary.
- The UNDER is 5-1 in the Flames' last six games.
- Flames are 4-1 in their last five home games.
Stars vs. Flames Prediction and Pick
The Flames, believe it or not, have been the second most dominant team in the playoffs when it comes to analytics. They're second amongst all teams in the postseason in CORSI%, at 60.28%. If you look at expected goals, the Flames are 3.81 expected goals per 60 minutes, compared to the Stars at 2.73.
The only thing keeping the Stars in this series is goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has a playoff best .962 save percentage. He's a solid goalie, but he's playing well above his skill level and I don't expect this strong of play to continue for the rest of the series.
The Flames will get to him early in often in a hostile Calgary atmosphere tonight.
Pick: Flames -1.5 (+120)
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