Calgary Flames (35-27-12) vs Anaheim Ducks (33-33-8)
Game Info: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -166 / Anaheim Ducks +140 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 3rd 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 33-33-8 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 4-3 in a shootout in their last game. Anaheim led 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed San Jose to score twice in the third before winning in the shootout. The Ducks outshot San Jose by a total of 37-31, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Colangelo, Zegras, and LaCombe, while Dostal stopped 28 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Ducks lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Rangers by a score of 5-4 before that. Anaheim has won three of their last four games, and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 74 points. Anaheim has scored 2.72 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 12.1% on the power play and 73.6% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 19 goals, 32 assists, and 170 shots on goal, while Mason McTavish has added 20 goals, 28 assists, and 161 shots on goal. John Gibson is 11-10-2 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 35-27-12 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period but couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Flames outshot Utah by a total of 34-28, won 36.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Andersson, while Wolf stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flames defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Oilers by a score of 3-2 before that. Calgary has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 82 points. Calgary has scored 2.57 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 75.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 30 goals, 28 assists, and 255 shots on goal, while Jonathan Huberdeau has added 27 goals, 31 assists, and 143 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 24-16-6 with a 2.66 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Ducks
- The Ducks have lost nine of their last 10 games following a shootout win.
- The Flames have won eight of their last nine games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road loss.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games after coming off a shootout.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a road loss.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last seven games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last nine night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight Thursday night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games as home favorites.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Sam Colangelo has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs against the Flames.
- Mason McTavish has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last eight games as road underdogs.
Ducks vs Flames Prediction
These two teams come into this matchup trending in opposite directions, but Calgary desperately needs wins to stay in the playoff race. The Flames are 19-12-5 at home this year, while the Ducks are 14-16-6 on the road. Anaheim has won three of their last four games, and they have scored at least four goals in all three of those wins. Calgary has lost three of their last four games, and they have scored two goals or fewer in all three losses. I know the Flames are struggling right now, but they are the better team and play their best hockey on home ice. Take Calgary to get the win here.