Anaheim Ducks (17-18-4) vs Calgary Flames (18-14-7)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Honda Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks +109 / Calgary Flames -135 — Over/Under: 7.5
In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 7th at the Honda Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at:
-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Calgary
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim
-Recent betting trends in games played between Calgary and Anaheim
-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Flames and Ducks.
The visiting team has won the last three games played between the Flames and Ducks.
Flames are struggling
The Flames are struggling heading into this game nd they have lost two games in a row. Two games against Utah, they lost 5-3 and in the last game against Nashville Predators, they lost 4-1. Mikael Backlund scored the only goal and finished with three shots on goal. Dustin Wolf started in goal and he saved 24 of the 27 shots that he faced. Three games ago against the Vancouver Canucks they scored three goals and the offense is going to need to be better here. Jonathan Huberdeau scored a goal and added an assist.
The Flames are averaging 2.61 goals while their defense is giving up 3.05 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. They have a shot differential of 0.21 which is 15th best in the league. Jonathan Huberdeau has scored 16 goals and added 13 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Flames will be Dustin Wolf and he sits with a 12-6-2 record and he’s giving up 2.62 goals per game.
Why the Flames Will Beat the Ducks
The Flames have won each of their last eight night games at Honda Center.
The Ducks have lost 10 of their last 11 night games at Honda Center following a home win.
The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Flames and Ducks.
The Flames have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Ducks.
Can Ducks Build on Last Game?
The Ducks have not found a ton of success this season, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. The Ducks faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning and they scored four goals, but even better was the defense that gave up only one goal. Frank Vatrano had a strong game scoring two goals and andding an assist. Two games ago against the Edmonton Oilers they ended up losing 3-2.
The Ducks are averaging 2.54 goals while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 14th. They are averaging 28.2 shots per game which is 18th in the league. Getting the start for the Ducks will be John Gibson and he sits with a 7-5-1 record and is giving up 2.78 goals per game.
Why the Ducks Will Beat the Flames
The Ducks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
The Flames have lost four of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games at Honda Center against opponents on a losing streak.
The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites following a home loss.
The Flames have lost the second period in four of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary Falmes vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
These are both offenses that have had some major issues this season in terms of scoring goals, and it’s going to be no different here. The Flames are averaging 2.41 goals per game while the Ducks are averaging 2.54 goals per game. Neither of these defense are elite, but they also aren’t terrible, and htat is going to be the difference here. Neither team is going to reach more than three goals here, and that will end up leading to this game staying under the total. I don’t expect this game is going to go over four goals. Back the under to cash.