The Blues have won back-to-back games and received at least a single point in four of their last five games. The Calgary Flames’ schedule has been extremely tough. They just turned a three-game winning streak into a four-game losing streak.
These two teams are playoff contenders, making this one of the best games on the NHL schedule today. Let’s take a look at the NHL odds and NHL player stats to help us come up with or St. Louis Blues vs Calgary Flames prediction.
Blues vs. Flames Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
The Calgary Flames are the moneyline favorite with -220 odds. The Blues are sitting at +185 to win the game outright.
Puckline
The Flames have a puck line spread of -1.5 with odds of +125. The Blues are at +1.5 with -145 odds.
Total Goals
The total goals line for today’s game is set at six. The odds for the over are sitting at even, with the under odds at -120.
Matchup Information
- When: Friday, December 16th, 2022, 9:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Where to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+
St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames Betting Preview
St. Louis Blues
The Blues have struggled offensively this season, which shows in the St. Louis Blues stats averaging just 2.90 goals per game, which is 23rd in the league. In their last five games, the Blues averaged 3.2 goals per game.
While their offense has been bad, their defense and goaltending have been even worse, giving up 3.70 goals per game.
NHL Standings
The Blues are giving up 3.0 goals per game in their last five games. These less-than-quality games have caused the Blues to stay in the middle of their division’s NHL standings.
In their last five games, while they are playing on the road, the Blues average 4.4 goals per game. In those same five games, the Blues are giving up 4.6 goals per game.
Jordan Kyrou has been the best offensive player for the Blues this season, leading the team with 26 total points. Kyrou has scored 11 goals and assisted on 15 others.
Jordan Binnington is the main goaltender for the Blues. However, he was in goal last night against the Islanders, making it likely Thomas Greiss will be in as goalkeeper. He has a record of 3-4 while giving up 3.69 goals per game.
Calgary Flames
The Flames are also struggling to get the job done offensively this season, averaging 2.97 goals per game. The Flames are averaging 2.6 goals per game in their last five games.
The Flames have definitely been better on the goaltending and defensive side, giving up 3.00 goals per game, which is 15th in all of the NHL stats.
The Flames have given up 3.4 goals per game in their last five games.
In their last five home games, the Flames are averaging 3.4 goals per game. In those same games, Calgary is giving up 2.6 goals per game.
Lindholm’s Leadership
Elias Lindholm is leading the team in total points with 23. He has scored nine goals and assisted on 14 others. In their last five games, Lindholm has contributed a goal and three assists.
If the Flames keep up their goaltender rotation, Dan Vladar should be the starter in goal. He has a record of 5-4-1 and is giving up 2.81 goals per game.
The Flames NHL injury report is definitely in a solid spot. Chris Tanev is one of two players listed on their injury report, and he may be back in the lineup this evening.
St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames Score and Prediction
This will be the first NHL matchup between these two teams this season, making it tough to make a strong Blues vs Flames prediction. The two teams met three times last season, with the Blues winning two games but losing the only game in Canada.
The Blues have not been very good on the road this season, coming into the game with an 8-8 road record. The Flames have been solid at home, putting together a 10-5-1 home record.
The biggest concern for St. Louis is going to be their goaltender selection. If Greiss is in goal, they are immediately in a bad spot. Greiss has given up at least four goals in his last five starts.
When making your NHL picks, take the Calgary Flames on the moneyline.
Score Prediction: Flames 4- Blues 1
NHL Pick: Flames (-225)
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