Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Prediction 3/8/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 8th  at the Scotiabank Saddledome. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Calgary

-Recent betting trends in games played between Montreal and Calgary

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Canadiens and Flames. 

Can the Canadiens Bounce Back?

The Canadiens played the Edmonton Oilers in the last game, and they were competitive, but they ended up losing 3-2 in overtime. They at least picked up the point, but the offense needs to try and give some more goal support. Sam Montembeault was decent but not good enough. He ended up saving 29 of his 32 shots. Two games ago, against the Buffalo Sabres, it was much of the same, but in that game, they ended up with a victory. Closing out games is going to be key. 

The Canadiens are ranked 14th in the NHL for goals scored per game with a 2.97 average. They’ve allowed for an average of 3.3 goals scored against them per game, ranking them 26th. From a shooting percentage standpoint, they are ranked 6th in the NHL with an 11.43% average. 

Why the Canadiens Will Beat the Flames

• The Canadiens have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Flames have lost six of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have lost the second period in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when leading after the first period.

Flames Are Struggling

The Flames are really struggling, and they have lost three of the last four games. In the last game they faced off against the Dallas Stars, and they picked up a point but still ended up losing. Dan Vlader was on goal and saved 24 of the 27 shots. Mikael Backlund had a strong game and ended up scoring one of the goals. 

Calgary has been scoring an average of 2.58 goals per game, ranking 32nd in the NHL. They have given up an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them in 13th overall. Compared to Montreal, the Flames have struggled with their shooting percentage, averaging only 8.9%, ranking them second to last in the league. Dustin Wolf could get the start in gaol and he he sits with a 21-12-4 record overall. The Flames have lost six of the last eight games that Wolf has been in goal.

Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Prediction

Do I trust either of these teams? Not at all, but there is still one team that has the value. The Flames are averaging only 2.58 goals per game but even worse is the goaltending. The Flames have struggled when Wolf has been in goal and there is no reason to believe that is going to change here. The Flames are 0-4 in their last four games against the Atlantic. The Canadiens might not run up the score, but they will score at least three goals, and that will be enough. Back the Canadiens.