Flames vs Panthers Prediction 3/1/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 1st at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 28-22-8 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Calgary allowed one goal in the first period and two in the third in the shutout loss. The Flames out shot Tampa Bay by a total of 28-22, won 54.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary was led by Huberdeau, who had five shots on goal, while Wolf stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the game. 

Prior to that shutout loss, the Flames defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-1 and the Sharks by a score of 3-2. Calgary has lost four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Calgary has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also averaging 21.4% on the power play and 72.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 20 goals, 23 assists, and 196 shots on goal, while Jonathan Huberdeau has added 22 goals, 21 assists, and 112 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 20-12-3 with a 2.60 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 36-21-3 this season after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida was tied at two after the second period, but they scored the first two goals in the third period and hung on for the win. The Panthers out shot Edmonton by a total of 36-27, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-6 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Lundell, Verhaeghe, Balinskis, and Schmidt, while Bobrovsky stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Predators by a score of 4-1, but did lose to the Kraken by a score of 2-1 before that. Florida has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Florida has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 31 goals, 33 assists, and 157 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk (day to day) has added 22 goals, 35 assists, and 156 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 24-13-2 with a 2.66 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season. 

Why the Panthers will beat the Flames 

• The home team has won each of the last four games between the Flames and Panthers.
• The Flames have lost six of their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Flames and Panthers.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost the third period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Flames will beat the Panthers 

• The underdogs have won five of the Flames’ last seven games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Flames’ last eight games.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games following a win.
• The Flames have won the third period in five of their last six games against the Panthers following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Panthers’ last five home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four day games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games following a home win.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Panthers as favorites.
• Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances.
• Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Panthers’ last nine games as favorites.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in 23 of his last 30 appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.
• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in six of the Flames’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Florida Panthers are one of only two teams to win 10+ games when tied after Period 2 this season.
• The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (31.8).
• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for power play goals against this season (47).
• The Calgary Flames rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (606).

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Flames vs Panthers Prediction 

Florida comes into this contest continuing to play very well over the last few weeks and they are battling with Toronto at the top of their division. The Panthers are 18-10-2 at home this year, while the Flames are 11-12-4 on the road. Calgary has won two of their last three games, but they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last 11 games. The Flames are actually pretty decent defensively, but that offense has already cost them a number of games. Florida has also been very strong defensively and I think we are in for a lower scoring game here, so take the under in this game. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5