The Flames come into tonight’s contest after back-to-back losses causing them to slip into the division. The Canadiens are also struggling, losing three of their last four, and have moved to the bottom half of their division.
Let’s take a look at the NHL odds and the NHL player standings to help us with our Flames vs. Canadiens score prediction.
Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens Preview
Matchup Information
After making the postseason in 2022, the Flames look like one of those NHL teams that will not be able to repeat a playoff berth.
The Canadiens have not played well at all this season; putting three wins together one time is the most success they have had.
Calgary Flames Matchup Preview
The Flames have a very middle-of-the-road offense, averaging 3.04 goals per game, which is 21st in the league. In their last five games, the offense averages 3.6 goals per game.
Defensively and goaltending is very similar, giving up 3.07 goals per game. In their last five games, they have been right on the course, giving up 3.00 goals per game.
In their last five away games, the Flames are averaging 1.6 goals per game.
Those same away games, the Calgary Flames give up 3.2 goals per game.
Elias Lindholm leads the team with 23 total points, scoring nine goals and assisting 14 others. Lindholm has been playing solid as of late, adding four total points in their last three games.
in his first season with the Flames, Nazem Kadri is second on the team in total points with 21 points. Kadri recorded 87 points last season with the Avalanche and did not seem to be slowing down.
Dan Vladar has been starting a majority of the games for the Flames. He comes into tonight’s game with a record of 5-4-1 while only giving up 2.81 goals per game.
Montreal Canadiens Matchup Preview
Goal-scoring has been a little more of a struggle for the Canadiens. As a team, they are averaging 2.93, which puts them in the bottom 10 of the league.
The Montreal Canadiens’ defense and goaltending have struggled even more than their offense, as they are giving up 3.54 goals per game. the Canadiens are giving up 4.0 goals per game in their last five games.
In their last five home games, the Canadiens are averaging 2.0 goals per game. During those games, the Canadiens are giving up 4.8 goals per game.
Nick Suzuki has been the best offensive player for the Canadiens. He has a team-high 29 total points, scoring 14 goals and assisting 15 others.
Cole Caufield is the only other player on the Canadiens who have over 20 total points. Caufield is currently behind Suzuki by four points with 25, scoring 16 goals and assisting nine others.
Jake Allen has been the main starting goaltender as of late for the Canadiens. He has a record of 8-10 and is giving up 3.40 goals per game.
Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
The Flames are the current moneyline favorite, with odds around -215. The Montreal Canadiens’ odds of winning this game in regulation are around +180.
Puckline
The Flames are at -1½ with odds at +120. The Canadiens, who are +1½, have -140 odds to keep this to a one-goal game in the event they would lose.
Over/Under
The total number of goals for this game is set at six. When looking at the total goals, the odds for both the over and the under are sitting right around -110.
When looking at the Flames vs. Canadiens score prediction, the total goals could be one of the best bets of the night.
Flames vs. Canadiens Betting Pick and Prediction
This will be one of the hardest NHL games on the NHL schedule to bet today. Neither team has been playing very well, and any prior success seems to be right out the window.
Both teams are in the middle of the road in their divisions, according to the NHL Standings.
The Canadiens have a clear disadvantage, according to their NHL injury report, with several players questionable to play tonight. The Flames will be at full strength.
My Calgary Flames prediction for this evening is that they will win this game relatively easily. They were able to win their last contest against the Canadiens by a score of 2-1. Expect this to be a bigger margin.
Unfortunately, there is only a little value in most of these plays. A big-time gambler may like the Flams -1½ as they truly are the best odds. The safest bet in this game will be under the total goals.
Final Flames vs Canadiens Score Prediction: 3-0 Flames
NHL Pick: Under six total goals (-110)
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