The Calgary Flames (27-10-11) and Vegas Golden Knights (34-18-5) are ready to take the ice Thursday night in Sin City. It’s only the second of four regular-season meetings, but this one should have a playoff atmosphere. As one of 10 games on the NHL schedule today, we’ve crunched the numbers and have all you need to know before locking in your NHL picks.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the Flames vs. Golden Knights picks.
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights Odds
Because they’re on the second leg of a back-to-back, Calgary enters as underdogs at +110 for NHL odds on the moneyline. Vegas is listed as -130. On the puck line, Flames +1.5 goals is -210 while the Golden Knights -1.5 goals gets +175 odds. The over/under total is 6.5.
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights Information
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights
Location of the Game: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN | https://livestreamsports.co/
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
Calgary Flames Performance Recap and Analysis
The Flames rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Arizona Coyotes Wednesday night, but it’s concerning Calgary fell that far behind to begin with Dan Vladar allowed all three goals, but Arizona posted 14 shots total for the game.
A refocused Flames team could be a tough out against Vegas, as Calgary won 3-2 in their lone meeting against the Golden Knights earlier this season. However, at 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, the Flames need a statement win to show some life ahead of next week’s trade deadline.
The Calgary Flames schedule features six playoff-caliber teams over their next six games, so this game could either set them up for success or spell their doom. Sitting just outside the playoffs in the NHL standings, this could be the most important stretch of the season.
Calgary Flames Key Injuries
On the NHL injury report, Michael Stone (lower body) will miss Thursday’s game. He was added to injured reserve on Tuesday.
Calgary Flames Betting Trends to Know
- Calgary is 16-9-4 against Western Conference opponents this season.
- The over is 7-1 in the last eight Flames games when they covered in the game prior.
- Calgary is 12-9-9 on the road this year. They’ve kept games close, but NHL stats show it’s virtually a lock they’ll lose if the game goes to overtime
Vegas Golden Knights Performance Recap and Analysis
Vegas is still two points up on the rest of the Pacific Division and holds the top seed in the Western Conference. A 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday raised some eyebrows, but a five-game winning streak featuring some quality NHL matchups before that was quite promising.
With Mark Stone on injured reserve, the Golden Knights moved Shea Weber’s contract to the Arizona Coyotes to free up a roster spot. We expect a move ahead of the March 3 trade deadline.
Chandler Stephenson (12 goals, 48 points) is your NHL player stats leader for Vegas, but with Jack Eichel, Reilly Smith, and William Karlsson close behind, the Golden Knights can roll lines and hang with anyone.
Vegas Golden Knights Key Injuries
On the Vegas Golden Knights injuries front, Mark Stone (back) has been moved to LTIR. Goaltenders Logan Thompson (lower body) and Adin Hill (undisclosed) are both questionable for Thursday, and there is no timetable for Daniil Miramosov’s return from a lower-body injury.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends to Know
- Vegas is 27-30 against the spread this season and are 9-18 against the puck line as home favorites.
- The Golden Knights are 4-1-0 in their last five home games.
- As moneyline favorites, the Golden Knights are 25-13-4 this year.
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights Betting Picks
Moneyline
When making your Flames vs. Golden Knights picks, Vegas on the moneyline is the better play. As the rested team and without having to travel, there’s solid value in the Golden Knights at -130. Calgary is also 4-6 as moneyline underdogs this year.
Spread
Again, roll with Vegas on the puck line when making your NHL picks today. Calgary is 7-19 against the puck line following a win this season. With Jacob Markstrom’s recent struggles (four or more goals allowed in four of his past six starts), the Flames will be in trouble if they fall behind early.
Over/Under Total
One of the sneakier Flames vs Golden Knights picks may be to take the under. The Over is 1-6-1 in the last eight Flames games against the Pacific when the Flames are moneyline dogs by +140 or less. Also, the Under is 8-1 in the previous nine Golden Knights games when Vegas gave up at least three goals last game.
Calgary Flames vs. Vegas Golden Knights Score Predictions
- NHL Pick: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Calgary Flames 2.
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