| MATCHUP | Calgary Flames | Boston Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-22-4 | 23-19-2 |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 46 points this season with a 22-19-2 record, and are 28-15 ATS and 24-19 in over/under. They have a 12-8-1 home record and a 10-11-1 road record and are sitting 7th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 7-4 road loss to the Kraken, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime win over the Canucks, a 6-2 road win over the Oilers, and a 2-1 road overtime loss to the Flames.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 26.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.30 goals per game and are killing 79.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 48 points, also leading the team in assists with 29, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 25. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 16-11-2 record, with 2.91 GAA and .902 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 6-8 record, with 3.60 GAA and .882 SV%.
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 40 points this season with a 18-21-4 record, and are 24-19 ATS and 25-18 in over/under. They have a 12-7-2 home record and a 6-14-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Canadiens, and their previous three games were a 5-1 home loss to the Kraken, a 4-3 home loss to the Predators, and a 5-1 home win over the Flyers.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.58 goals per game and are scoring 14.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 81.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 32 points, also leading the team in assists with 24, while Blake Coleman leads the team in goals with 13. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 14-17-2 record, with 2.94 GAA and .899 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4-2 record, with 2.40 GAA and .914 SV%.
Calgary Flames @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: January 8, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won nine of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flames have lost 11 of their last 13 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games following a road loss.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Flames have lost the second period in six of their last seven games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Bruins have lost six of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Flames and Bruins.
- The Bruins have lost the second period in six of their last seven games.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Bruins’ last 10 home games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Flames’ last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games following a road loss.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Zacha has scored at least one goal in five of his six previous home appearances against the Flames.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Pavel Zacha has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 58.5% against the Flames (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Joel Farabee has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Bruins.
- Joel Farabee has scored eight career goals against the Bruins – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.98%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.30).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (14.07%).
- The Calgary Flames rank T30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.58).
Flames vs Bruins Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Flames won 2-1 in overtime at home but both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Flames vs Bruins Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -137 home favorites. The Bruins have been the better team this season, as they have more points and wins than the Flames and also twice as many home wins than the Flames have on the road. They are just 2-7 in their last 9 games but they are back home after a five-game road trip and are facing a Flames squad that has lost three straight, has scored just two goals in their last two games and are on their second leg of a road back-to-back. Take the Bruins on the moneyline in this one.