Calgary Flames (15-11-7) vs Chicago Blackhawks (12-19-2)
Game Info: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -155 / Chicago Blackhawks +137 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 21st at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 12-19-2 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago had their lead cut from 2-0 to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored with about five minutes left to put the game away. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 27-24, won 42.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Mikheyev (2) and Allan, while Soderblom stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blackhawks defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Islanders by a score of 5-3. Chicago has scored 2.52 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 85.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with seven goals, 19 assists, and 80 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 15-11-7 this season after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Calgary tied the game at two in the third period, but they couldn’t find any more offense and ended up losing in overtime. The Flames outshot Ottawa by a total of 32-29, won 45.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman and Huberdeau, while Vladar stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flames lost to Boston by a score of 4-3 but did beat Florida by a score of 3-0 before that. Calgary has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 12 goals, 11 assists, and 58 shots on goal, while Dustin Wolf is 9-5-2 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost 21 of their last 22 road games following a win.
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Flames.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight road games following a home win.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flames’ last four games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the last 11 games between the Blackhawks and Flames.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight road games against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Andrei Kuzmenko has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Flames as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor Zary has recorded an assist in four of the Flames’ last five games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Flames as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ilya Mikheyev has scored at least one goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games as underdogs.
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flames.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Chicago comes into this game on a rare winning streak and they are looking for their fourth win in a row. The Blackhawks have beaten the Kraken, Capitals, and Islanders in their last three games, but they are just 5-11-2 on the road this year. Calgary has lost three of their last four games, but their last two losses have been in overtime. The Flames are 11-4-3 at home this season, but they have started to fade at home lately. It is good to see Chicago stacking some wins, but they are a different team on the road. Take the Flames here.