The Calgary Flames had a horrific stretch in late February and early March that saw them drop five straight games, including two in overtime. Anyone looking at Ducks vs Flames betting analysis will see that Calgary can’t afford to keep dropping points. The Flames are four points behind the Winnipeg Jets for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
Finding a way to climb the NHL standings into third place in the Pacific Division is unlikely for Calgary, which is nine points behind and would have to hop over Edmonton and Seattle to get there. Any Anaheim Ducks game is one that will determine which team will finish in the basement of the Pacific Division. While the Ducks have lost two straight games, Anaheim is 4-3-3 over the past ten games.
This is a game where people making NHL picks will want to consider what each team has at stake. This should be on of the better games on the NHL schedule today.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames Odds
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames Information
Ducks vs Flames
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary.
Date and Time: Friday, March 10, 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames Recent Scores
Ducks vs Flames betting analysis shows Calgary will be happy that Friday’s game is the first of three remaining meetings between the two franchises. Calgary won the first meeting of the season 3-2 on December 23 in Anaheim. The Flames had to grind out an overtime win.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames Betting Analysis
Anaheim Facts to Know
NHL stats show the Ducks have had their share of issues scoring this season. Anaheim, which averages 2.49 goals per game, has scored two or fewer goals in three of its past four games. During that stretch, the Ducks are 1-1-2, dropping two 3-2 decisions in overtime to Vancouver and Washington, respectively.
NHL player stats show that Anaheim’s goalies may develop some PTSD from being routinely shelled by opposing players. The Ducks allow their opponents to generate 38.9 shots per game. Anaheim’s opponents have found a way to capitalize on that, allowing 4.03 goals per game.
Calgary Facts to Know
The Calgary Flames roster hasn’t quite produced what fans hoped for after a solid playoff run last season. When it comes to NHL matchups, the Flames are a solid overall team that doesn’t necessarily stand out in any category. Calgary scores and allows 3.03 goals per game.
People making Ducks vs Flames betting analysis will see that Tyler Toffolo (26 goals) and Nazem Kadri (21) have both produced 20 or more goals for Calgary this season. Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom has had his share of struggles in net this season.
Markstrom is 28th in the league in goals-against average. He is 44th in the league with a .893 save percentage. Ducks vs Flames betting analysis shows Calgary needs its defense to help make life easier on Markstrom.
Updates
Neither Anaheim nor Calgary has any players listed on the NHL injury report. Markstrom will start in net for the Flames, while John Gibson will be in-between the pipes for Anaheim.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames Betting Preview
NHL odds show that Calgary is a -335 favorite. The Ducks are +275 on the moneyline. The over/under is set at six goals.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames Betting Prediction
This isn’t a game where people making NHL bets today will want to lay money on Calgary’s moneyline straight up. There isn’t too much value in betting on the Flames. If you want to bet on Calgary to win straight up, it would be better to bet the Flames to win in regulation or put them in a parlay with another franchise.
People making NHL picks today would be better off playing the total. While Anaheim’s offense has been among the most anemic in the league, Calgary has also suffered through its far of cold patches without producing goals. When it comes to making a pick on this game, this is a good spot to bet the total.
Calgary will win and will limit Anaheim to two or fewer goals.
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