Flames vs Blackhawks Prediction 11/18/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 18th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 5-12-3 this year after they lost to Winnipeg in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Calgary never led in the game, but they tied it at three late in the third, before losing in the shootout. The Flames out shot Winnipeg by a total of 34-23, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coronato, Bahl, and Bean, while Wolf stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-0, but lost to the Blues by a score of 3-2 before that. The Flames have lost four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 13 points. Calgary has scored 2.10 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 11.9% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with four goals and seven assists, while Morgan Frost has added three goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 5-10-2 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 9-5-4 this season after they defeated Toronto by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago trailed 2-1 after the second period, but they scored twice in the third to get the win. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 33-32, won 38.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Dach, Greene, and Teravainen, while Knight stopped 31 out of 33 shots, which was a .939 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Devils by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Red Wings by a score of 5-1 before that. The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 22 points. Chicago has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 2.56 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 84.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 10 goals and 16 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added nine goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 7-3-3 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this season. 

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Flames have lost each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The home team has won nine of the Flames’ last 12 games.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games at United Center.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have won the first period in each of their last four home games following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four night games against Western Conference opponents at United Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last four road games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Flames and Blackhawks at United Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Flames’ last nine games at United Center.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Andre Burakovsky has scored a goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances at United Center.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in five of his last six appearances at United Center.

Flames vs Blackhawks Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Blackhawks are 4-2-2 at home this year, while the Flames are 2-8-1 on the road. Calgary has been one of the worst teams in the NHL and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. I know Chicago is dealing with some key injuries, but I don’t have any faith in this Calgary offense. Take the Blackhawks at home.

David Racey's Pick: Blackhawks ML