Calgary Flames (3-0) vs Chicago Blackhawks (1-1-1)
October 15, 2024 at 09:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -160 / Chicago Blackhawks +135 — Over/Under: 3.5
The Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Jets, beat the Oilers, and play the Sharks next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring on 42.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Teuvo Teravainen leads Chicago with 3 goals, Connor Bedard has 4 assists and Seth Jones has 7 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 6 goals on 64 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 2 goals on 35 shots.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Flyers and Oilers, and they play the Kraken next. The Calgary Flames are averaging 5.33 goals per game and are scoring 27.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Hunberdeau leads Calgary with 3 goals, Martin Pospisil has 4 assists and Blake Coleman has 12 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 66.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 3 goals on 40 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 6 goals on 50 shots.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs following a road win.
- The Flames have won each of their last seven games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road win.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last three games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in nine of their last 11 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in four of the Flames’ last five games as favorites.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last seven games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances against the Flames.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven Tuesday games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank T1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (3.00).
- The Calgary Flames rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for shots against per game this season (33.3).
Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks have gotten two positive results through three games, but they’re still a young, rebuilding team that has to earn the trust of bettors. The Blackhawks are still very limited offensively, and it makes it hard to back them night to night. The Calgary Flames are coming off one of the better weeks in the league and their offense has been incredible despite the small sample size. If that continues, the Blackhawks won’t be able to keep up. The Blackhawks have lost 27 of their last 30 games as a road underdog. That stat alone makes the Flames the pick. The price isn’t stupid steep. Give me the Flames to remain undefeated on the season.