Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames Prediction NHL Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 17th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 16-13-3 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Boston scored the first five goals in the game, but they did allow a goal in the third to ruin the shutout. The Bruins outshot Vancouver by a total of 28-20, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Geekie, Marchand, McLaughlin, Pastrnak, and Zacha, while Swayman stopped 19 out of 20 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to Seattle by a score of 5-1 and Winnipeg by a score of 8-1. Boston has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 13% on the power play and 77.5% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 11 goals, 21 assists, and 127 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 10-10-2 with a 3.16 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage this year. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 15-11-5 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Calgary scored once in all three periods for the shutout win. The Flames were outshot by a total of 32-27, won 37.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Backlund, Coleman, and Kadri, while Wolf stopped all 32 shots that he faced. 

Prior to that win, the Flames lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 8-3 but did beat Nashville by a score of 4-3 before that. Calgary has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 71.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 11 goals, 10 assists, and 51 shots on goal, while Dan Vladar is 6-6-4 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this year. 

Why the Bruins will beat the Flames

• The Flames have lost eight of their last 10 night games following a win.
• The Bruins have won three of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The road team has won the third period in each of the last three games between the Bruins and Flames.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last four games following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven road games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four games following a win.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Nazem Kadri has recorded a point in nine of the Flames’ last 10 games as underdogs.
• Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in four of the Flames’ last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded an assist in four of the Flames’ last five night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last six road games.
• Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five games.
• Elias Lindholm has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against former teams.

Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames Prediction 

Boston comes into this game after dropping two of their last three but did pick up an easy win over Vancouver last time out. The Bruins are 7-7-1 on the road this season, while the Flames are 11-4-1 at home. Calgary has lost seven of their last ten games, but they do have one of the best home records in the NHL. The Flames are only scoring 2.61 goals per game this year and they have been very inconsistent on defense in recent games. Take the Bruins to get the win. 

David Racey's Pick: Bruins ML