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Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 4/9/25 NHL Picks
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Anaheim Ducks (34-35-8) vs Calgary Flames (37-27-13)
April 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks +124 / Calgary Flames -148 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 9, at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (37-27-13, 39-38 ATS) are still in playoff contention after defeating the Sharks 3-2 on the road. The Flames won seven of the previous 11 games, and after this tilt in Anaheim, they will play three straight games at home, so there is a chance for Calgary. The Flames are 9th in the Western Conference with 87 points, four behind the Minnesota Wild but with a game in hand.
The Flames average 2.58 goals per game this year (30th), while they allow 2.90 GPG (15th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 61 points (31 G and 30 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 59 points (28 G and 31 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 44 points (7 G and 37 A).
Dustin Wolf (26-16-7) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Wednesday against the Ducks. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.62 goals per game this year with a .911 SV% and three shutouts.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks (34-35-8, 52-25 ATS) returned home from a two-game road trip on which they suffered losses to the Flames and Canucks, allowing ten goals in the process. Anaheim beat the Oilers 3-2 and will play three of the remaining four games on the road following this clash with Calgary. The Ducks are 12th in the Western Conference with 76 points and officially out of the playoffs.
The Ducks score 2.69 goals per game on average (26th), while they concede 3.16 GPG (22nd). This season, Troy Terry leads the team with 53 points (20 G and 33 A). Mason McTavish has 50 points (21 G and 29 A), while Jackson LaCombe chips in with 43 points (14 G and 29 A).
Lukas Dostal (23-21-6) is expected to start for the Ducks at the goal on Wednesday against the Flames. The 24-year-old is allowing 3.05 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and one shutout.
Why the Flames will beat the Ducks
- The Flames have won each of their last nine night games at Honda Center.
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine games following a win.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against the Ducks at Honda Center.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight night games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 10 night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between the Flames and Ducks at Honda Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 13 games at Honda Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Flames’ last eight Wednesday games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.69).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.1).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.66).
- The Calgary Flames rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.82).
Flames vs Ducks Prediction
The Flames won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four. The Flames are looking for the series sweep after defeating the Ducks three times this season, most recently 4-1 in Calgary a few days ago. The Flames still have something to play for, unlike the Ducks, and I am backing the visitors to get two points and stay alive in the playoff race. Calgary limited Anaheim to only four goals in three H2Hs this season, and I don’t think the Flames will allow more than two on Wednesday. Back the Flames.
