Red Wings vs Flames Prediction 12/10/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 10th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 16-11-3 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Detroit scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and once in the third for the shutout win. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 39-21, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Copp, Danielson, Larkin, and van Riemsdyk, while Gibson stopped all 39 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Blue Jackets by a score of 6-5 before that. The Red Wings have won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 35 points. Detroit has scored 3.10 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 24.0% on the power play and 79.0% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Larkin has led Detroit with 16 goals and 16 assists, while Lucas Raymond has added 10 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is Cam Talbot, who is 9-4-2 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this season. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 12-15-4 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Calgary led 2-0 after the first period, but they traded goals throughout the second period, before pulling away in the third for the win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 29-28, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Backlund, Huberdeau, Kadri, Sharangovich (2), Andersson, and Kuznetsov, while Wolf stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Mammoth by a score of 2-0 and the Wild by a score of 4-1. The Flames have won three games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 28 points. Calgary has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 15.0% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with six goals and 20 assists, while Rasmus Andersson has added seven goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 9-12-2 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year. 

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Flames’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the Red Wings’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Red Wings’ last 14 games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Morgan Frost has recorded at least one point in six of the Flames’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flames’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• James van Riemsdyk has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games.
• Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Wednesday night appearances.
• Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine Wednesday night appearances.

Red Wings vs Flames Prediction 

Calgary comes into this matchup with one of the lowest point totals in the NHL, but they have won three games in a row and will be at home. The Flames are 7-4-2 at home this year, while the Red Wings are 7-5-2 on the road. Detroit is 3-0-1 in their last four and they have scored at least four goals in four straight. Calgary is scoring just 2.48 goals per game this year and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Red Wings have found success against these lower scoring teams on this road trip and I will take them to win another one here.

David Racey's Pick: Red Wings ML