The Las Vegas Golden Knights (3-0-0) will travel to Calgary to take on the Calgary Flames (2-0-0) for their first matchup against the Flames in the 2022-23 NHL season.
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are currently on a two-game winning streak after their recent win against the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in Seattle.
The Flames have been playing good hockey, as they are currently on a two-game winning streak, having defeated inner-provincial rivals the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night in Edmonton.
NHL Matchups
This Pacific division matchup will be the main event of all the NHL matchups on Tuesday night. We’ll break down the stats and NHL odds to help you make your Golden Knights vs. Flames betting picks.
Puck drop for the Golden Knights vs. Calgary is set for 10:00PM ET from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
You can catch Tuesday’s slate of NHL games on ESPN+ or NHLPP.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Game Info and Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a very poor 2021-22 season, but I have high hopes for Golden Knights in 2022-23.
The Golden Knights had the worst season in the team’s short history last year, failing to make the playoffs for the first time.
Playing Excellent Hockey
The Golden Knights made a coaching change during the offseason, and it has seemed to work as the team has started off the season undefeated and playing excellent hockey.
The Golden Knights are extremely talented up front and they should have one of the best offenses in the league this season.
The team is led up front by forward and captain Mark Stone, who has 2 points this season (1 goal, 1 assist), while:
- Chandler Stevenson (0 goals, 1 assist)
- Jack Eichel (1 goal, 2 assists)
- Alex Pietrangelo (0 goals, 3 assists)
- Jonathan Marchessault (3 goals, 0 assists)
Lead the Golden Knights with three points, and Stone, Eichel, and Marchessault will likely find themselves amongst the NHL stats leaders at the end of the year.
Key Injuries
Marchessault and Stone are both listed as day-to-day for the Vegas Golden Knights. This likely won’t prevent either from being in the lineup against the Calgary Flames, who are expected to be one of the top teams in the NHL standings all year.
The most noteworthy injury for the Golden Knights is that starting goaltender Robin Lehner is on the injured reserve list and will not return for the 2022-23 season.
Notably, the Golden Knights goaltending tandem of Logan Thompson and Adin Hill have been good enough to guide Vegas to a 3-0-0 record this season.
Betting Trends to Know
Important information for your Golden Knights vs. Flames betting picks: the Golden knights are 3-0 straight-up on the moneyline, while going 2-0 against the spread in so far in 2022-23.
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are coming off a very big win over their longtime hated inner-provincial rivals, the Edmonton Oilers, and are bringing loads of momentum into this game.
The Flames had a lot of roster shake-ups in this off season, but these changes don’t change the fact that I see the Flames remaining a true Stanley Cup contender this season.
Highly Skilled Team
The Flames are an extremely highly skilled team as they are led up front by superstar Jonathan Huberdeau, who was acquired in a trade with the Florida Panthers that sent Matthew Tkachuk to Florida.
Huberdeau is currently one of the best players in the NHL, scoring 115 points last season and I see him leading the Flames deep into the playoffs yet again.
Huberdeau has started the season slowly with only one assist in two games but the best is yet to come for Huberdeau and the Flames.
Best Defensive Cores
The Calgary Flames have one of the best defensive cores in the league. The Flames are led on the back end by defenseman Noah Hanifin and in the net by starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom.
Even when backup goalie Dan Vladar is in the net, the Flame’s back end is very strong.
Michael Stone, Calgary’s sixth defenseman on the depth chart actually shares the lead on the Flames in points with Nazem Kadri, each scoring 1 goal and 2 assists so far this season.
Key Injuries
As of publication, the Calgary Flames have no player listed on the injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
Important to any Golden Knights vs. Flames betting picks are the teams betting records. The Flames are 2-0 straight-up on the moneyline and against the spread in so far in 2022-23
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Odds
Online sportsbooks have the Calgary Flames listed as the moneyline betting favorite, listed between -149 and -156 odds. The Vegas Golden Knights are the moneyline betting underdog, listed between +125 and +135.
Puck line:
The puck line spread is set to 1.5, with Calgary (-1.5) being the betting underdog, listed between +145 and +165.
The Vegas Golden Knights (+1.5) are listed as the betting favorite against the spread, with odds listed between -196 and -204.
Total:
The total goals lines are set at 6.5, with the over listed between +100 and -106 , while the under is listed between -114 and -125.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Betting Picks
This is my betting pick for out Golden Knights vs. Flames betting prediction. I believe that the Flames will take the win at home in this NHL matchup.
The Flames have beaten to Western Conference powerhouses this season (Colorado and Edmonton) so I know they have been test by skilled teams like the Golden Knights.
Both teams can score, while Calgary has one of the best back-ends in the league. This game is likely to end with around seven goals.
Calgary has average 4.50 goals in their first two games, while Vegas has averaged 3.33 goals per game.
Picking the over or under depends on how good you think the goaltending will be. If I had to make a pick, I’m taking the over.
If you are thinking about making a pick on the puck line spread, the Golden Knights should be your pick, considering this game should be close and be decided by one goal or two, with an empty netter.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Score Prediction
If I’m making a Golden Knights vs. Flames betting prediction, I’m predicting this game will be close, and Vegas will cover the spread.
Golden Knights vs. Flames bettick pick final score: Calgary Flames defeat the Vegas Golden Knight 4-3.
NHL Pick:Golden Knights -1.5 (+165)
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