| MATCHUP | Calgary Flames | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-22-4 | 21-13-9 |
| Where | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
The Penguins have 51 points this season with a 21-12-9 record, and are 26-16 ATS and 22-19 in over/under. They have a 10-6-5 home record and a 11-6-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home win over the Devils, and their previous three games were a 5-4 road overtime win over the Blue Jackets, a 4-1 road win over the Red Wings, and a 4-3 home overtime win over the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 29.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.02 goals per game and are killing 81.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 49 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, while Erik Karlsson leads the team in assists with 29. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 14-11-4 record, with 2.77 GAA and .892 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 8-5-6 record, with 3.24 GAA and .886 SV%.
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 40 points this season with a 18-22-4 record, and are 24-20 ATS and 25-19 in over/under. They have a 12-7-2 home record and a 6-15-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 4-1 road loss to the Canadiens, a 5-1 home loss to the Kraken, and a 4-3 home loss to the Predators.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.55 goals per game and are scoring 13.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 81.8% 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 14-18-2 record, with 2.97 GAA and .898 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4-2 record, with 2.40 GAA and .914 SV%.
Calgary Flames @ Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The home team has won each of the last seven games between the Flames and Penguins.
- The Flames have lost each of their last four games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Flames.
- The Flames have lost the second period in each of their last four games.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Flames have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites following a win.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last six home games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Penguins’ last nine day games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last seven day games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last seven home games.
- Justin Brazeau ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (24.5%) this season.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last three games against the Penguins.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames’ last three day games.
- Yegor Sharangovich has recorded 11 career blocks against the Penguins – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (29.82%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (6).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (13.87%).
- The Calgary Flames rank T30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
Flames vs Penguins Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings and their last four meetings have gone over the total.
In this Flames vs Penguins Prediction, the Penguins are coming as -154 home favorites. The Penguins have been the better team this season and are facing a Flames team that has been terrible on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup on opposite trajectories, as the Penguins have been red-hot with six consecutive wins, while on the other hand, the Flames have dropped four straight. The Penguins have a superior offense and power play and also the home court advantage, so I expect them to dominate this game. Take the Penguins on the moneyline in this one.