The Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks meet Friday in NHL action at the Honda Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Flames vs Ducks prediction.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames recently beat the Sharks while losing to the Oilers and Kings. The Calgary Flames are averaging 3.04 goals per game and are scoring on 17.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Yegor Sharangovich leads Calgary with 30 goals, Nazem Kadri has 42 assists and Mikael Backlund has 204 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 81 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 124 goals on 1,319 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 68 goals on 574 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks recently lost to the Kraken and Blues, while beating the Kings. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.47 goals per game and are scoring on 17.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 33 goals, Troy Terry has 33 assists and Alex Killorn has 136 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.58 goals per game and are killing 72.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 145 goals on 1,316 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 125 goals on 1,249 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost each of their last seven games following a home win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Flames and Ducks.
- The favorites have won the second period in 14 of the Ducks’ last 15 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games following a win.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have won each of their last seven games at Honda Center.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games.
- The Flames have lost the first period in each of their last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven games.
Flames vs Ducks prediction
This game comes down to motivation, as neither the Flames nor Ducks have anything to play for with their seasons finished. In spots like this, I want the more favorable price, and it doesn’t hurt we’re getting that with the Ducks at home. The Ducks beat the Flames a little over a week ago on the road, 5-3. I’m not laying juice with a Flames team on the road that’s lost 8 of their last 10 games overall. There are better options out there on a fine Friday night, but if forced to pick, give me the Ducks and the better price.