New York Islanders (32-28-8) vs Calgary Flames (32-25-11)
March 22, 2025 at 04:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Islanders -135 / Calgary Flames +114 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22 at UBS Arena in New York, NY. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (32-25-11, 34-34 ATS) did win the last two games but they suffered six defeats in the previous ten. The Flames responded to a three-game losing skid with a couple of victories over the Rangers and Devils. Both came on the road as the Flames are currently on a four-game road trip and after this clash with the Isles, they will return home for a two-game stay. Calgary is 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 75 points, a point behind the Canucks and 13 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Flames score 2.57 goals per game on average (31st), while they concede 2.91 GPG (14th). This season, Jonathan Huberdeau leads the team with 52 points (26 G and 26 A). Nazem Kadri has 51 points (25 G and 26 A), while MacKenzie Weegar chips in with 41 points (7 G and 34 A).
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders (32-28-8, 35-33 ATS) have been playing in a hot and cold form of late; they responded to a three-game losing skid with three straight victories over the Panthers, Penguins, and Canadiens. During the aforementioned losing run, the Isles scored just three goals but they scored 12 in the three wins. The most recent W against Montreal opened a four-game home stand. The Islanders are 4th in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 72 points, the same as the city rivals Rangers but 28 behind the first-placed Capitals.
The Islanders average 2.72 goals per game this year (25th), while they allow 2.94 GPG (17th). Anders Lee leads the team with 47 points (25 G and 22 A). Bo Horvat contributes 47 points (23 G and 24 A), while Kyle Palmieri has 44 points (21 G and 23 A).
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Flames’ last 10 games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Islanders’ last four day games at UBS Arena following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last eight day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Flames’ last five day games against opponents on a winning streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Islanders rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.72).
- The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league for power-play goals this season (21).
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.69).
- The Calgary Flames rank T29th in the league for power-play goals against this season (51).
Flames vs Islanders Prediction
The Flames won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. In the lone H2H this season, Calgary won 2-1 in the shootout, and considering how both the Flames and Isles have played recently, I can’t bet on the winner. The Flames are not the team you want to bet on when it comes to Over, but this fixture usually produces a lot of goals. Five of the last seven H2H duels went Over, and I am backing Over again.