Ducks vs Flames Prediction 3/26/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 26th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 40-27-4 this season after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Anaheim was tied at two after the second period, but they scored three times in the third to pull away with the win. The Ducks out shot Vancouver by a total of 34-30, won 40.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Granlund (2), Killorn, McTavish, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Sabres by a score of 6-5 and the Mammoth by a score of 4-1. The Ducks have won four of their last five games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 84 points. Anaheim has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.45 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 78.0% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 36 goals and 26 assists, while Leo Carlsson has added 24 goals and 36 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 29-15-3 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 30-34-7 this year after they defeated the Kings in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Calgary tied the game at two with about seven minutes left in the third period and they escaped with the shootout win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 25-23, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Maatta and Parekh, while Wolf stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Lightning by a score of 4-3 and the Panthers by a score of 4-1. The Flames have won four games in a row and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 67 points. Calgary has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Backlund has led Calgary with 16 goals and 23 assists, while Morgan Frost has added 17 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 21-25-3 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The home team has won each of the Flames’ last six games.
• The Ducks have lost three of their last five games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road win.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last six Thursday games.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost six of their last eight games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a shootout win.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games at Scotiabank Saddledome against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have lost the second period in each of their last four games as home underdogs following a shootout win.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Ducks’ last nine road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 19 of the Ducks’ last 20 games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Ducks and Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Matvei Gridin has recorded an assist in four of the Flames’ last five games.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Alex Killorn has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.

Ducks vs Flames Prediction 

Calgary comes into this matchup towards the bottom of the Pacific standings, but they have won four in a row and will be at home. The Flames are 20-12-4 at home this year, while the Ducks are 17-17-2 on the road. Anaheim has won three games in a row and they have scored 15 goals during that span. The Ducks are the top team in the Pacific right now and they should have no issues here. Take Anaheim -1.5 in this contest.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5