Calgary Flames (5-0-1) vs Carolina Hurricanes (3-2)
Game Info: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +140 / Carolina Hurricanes -165 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 24th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 3-2-0 this year after they defeated Edmonton in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 2-0 in the third period, but they were able to force overtime and they got the win with seven seconds left in overtime. The Hurricanes were outshot by a total of 35-33, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Necas, and Gostisbehere, while Andersen stopped 33 out of 35 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to St. Louis by a score of 4-3 but did beat Pittsburgh and New Jersey before that. Carolina has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.60 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas have led Carolina with six points each, while Frederik Andersen is 2-1-0 with a 1.64 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 5-0-1 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Calgary trailed 2-1 and 3-2 in the third, but they tied the game up with under a minute left and won in a shootout. The Flames were outshot by a total of 38-25, won just 36.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Kadri, Andersson, and Weegar, while Wolf stopped 35 out of 38 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Flames lost to Seattle by a score of 2-1 but defeated Chicago, Edmonton, Philadelphia, and Vancouver before that. Calgary has scored 3.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 23.8% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Andersson has led Calgary with three goals, five assists, and nine shots on goal, while Dan Vladar is 2-0-1 with a 2.63 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Hurricanes
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have won each of their last five home games.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in 17 of their last 19 games as home underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Hurricanes have lost the third period in four of their last five games following an overtime win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last six Thursday games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Flames’ last eight games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Weegar has scored a goal in four of the Flames’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Blake Coleman has recorded at least one point in nine of the Flames’ last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Yegor Sharangovich has recorded at least one assist in six of the Flames’ last seven games as home underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Martinook has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jordan Martinook has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one assist in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.83).
- The Calgary Flames rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (2.00).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.40).
Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Calgary comes into this game with just one overtime loss on the season and they have been one of the biggest surprises so far in the NHL. The Flames have played very strong defense, but their offense is also scoring 3.83 goals per game. Carolina has won three of their last four games and they are also a very good defensive team. Both teams were fortunate to get wins in their last game, but if you are going to give me the Flames with plus money right now, I am going to take it. Back the Flames here.