Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Prediction 3/12/25 NHL Picks

Calgary Flames (30-23-10) vs Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)

Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -135 / Vancouver Canucks +114 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 12 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11, 28-36 ATS) have been playing in a hot and cold form recently. They lost four out of five games, then beat the Ducks and Wild, and returned to losing ways with defeats to the Stars and Canadiens. The Canucks spent the previous four games at home and will return to Vancouver after this tilt in Calgary. The Canucks are 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 69 points, a point behind the Flames and 14 behind the leaders Golden Knights.

The Canucks score 2.70 goals per game on average (27th), while they concede 3.03 GPG (19th). This season, Quinn Hughes leads the team with 60 points (14 G and 46 A). Conor Garland has 39 points (16 G and 23 A), while Brock Boeser chips in with 38 points (18 G and 20 A).

Kevin Lankinen (22-12-7) is expected to start for the Canucks at the goal on Wednesday against the Flames. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.54 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and four shutouts.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames (30-23-10, 32-31 ATS) have also been inconsistent lately. The Flames were on a six-game road trip on which they lost to the Lightning, Panthers, Hurricanes, and Stars, while they beat the Capitals and Flyers. Calgary opened its three-game home stand with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Canadiens. It was the first shutout win for the Flames in this calendar year. Calgary is 4th in the Pacific Division Standings with 70 points, 13 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.

The Flames average 2.56 goals per game this year (32nd), while they allow 2.87 GPG (12th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 46 points (22 G and 24 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 46 points (22 G and 24 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 36 points (7 G and 29 A).

Dustin Wolf (22-12-4) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Wednesday against the Canucks. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.52 goals per game this year with a .915 SV% and three shutouts.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Flames' last 15 night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Canucks' last four games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Four of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in 14 of the Flames' last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in four of the Canucks' last five games following a home loss.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.68).
  • The Calgary Flames rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (651).
  • The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.86).
  • The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.5).

Canucks vs Flames Prediction

These rivals have traded wins in recent H2H duels, each recording five over the last ten meetings. The Flames currently lead the season series 2-1, but this will be their first clash in 2025. We're dealing with some of the worst offenses in the NHL, so it's needless to say that I expect a low-scoring affair. Also, the projected goalies are very good, which is another reason for Under. Quinn Hughes didn't play the last game for the Canucks, and without him, this team is doomed. Eight of Calgary's last ten games went Under, which was the case in seven of Vancouver's previous ten games.

Oliver’s Pick Under 5.5

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