Flames vs Ducks Prediction 3/1/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 1st at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 24-28-6 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Calgary allowed one goal in the second period and an empty net goal in the third in the shutout loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 37-29, won 47.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Calgary was led by Kadri, who had five shots on goal, while Wolf stopped 35 out of 36 shots, which was a .972 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-1 and the Oilers by a score of 4-3. The Flames have won two of their last three games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 54 points. Calgary has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 12 goals and 29 assists, while Mikael Backlund has added 13 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Devin Cooley, who is 7-6–3 with a 2.27 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 32-23-3 this season after they defeated Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 3-1 in the third period, before they blew a late 4-3 lead, but they rallied for the overtime win. The Ducks out shot Winnipeg by a total of 40-33, won 47.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Kreider, Poehling, Mintyukov, and Trouba, while Dostal stopped 29 out of 33 shots, which was an .879 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Oilers by a score of 6-5 and the Kraken by a score of 4-2. The Ducks have won four games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 67 points. Anaheim has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 3.52 goals against per game, while also going 18.3% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 26 goals and 24 assists, while Beckett Sennecke has added 19 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 23-13-2 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this season. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last seven games at Honda Center.
• The Flames have lost 11 of their last 14 night games.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six games following a home win.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The favorites have won the second period in each of the last four games between the Flames and Ducks.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Ducks.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against the Ducks.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 16 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Ducks have lost the second period in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents at Honda Center when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Flames’ last nine road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Ducks’ last four games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last eight 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 Ducks’ last 17 games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Flames’ last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last six games as home favorites.
• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games at Honda Center.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Coronato has scored at least one goal in three of the Flames’ last four games against the Ducks.
• MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flames’ last five games.

Flames vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least four goals in all four wins. The Ducks are 19-8-1 at home this year, while the Flames are 9-18-2 on the road. Calgary has won two of their last three games, but they were shutout on Saturday and will be on a back to back here. The Flames are only scoring 2.53 goals per game this year, which is not enough to keep pace with this Anaheim offense. Take the Ducks -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks -1.5