The Calgary Flames need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Anaheim Ducks need a win after losing 13 of their last 16 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks prediction.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are coming off wins over the Lightning and Panthers. The Calgary Flames are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 11.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Yegor Sharangovich leads Calgary with 11 goals, Nazem Kadri has 15 assists and MacKenzie Weegar has 81 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 82 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 48 goals on 484 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 36 goals on 315 shots.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites following a home win.
- The Flames have won the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 10 games.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off wins over the Devils and Red Wings. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.68 goals per game and are scoring on 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 14 goals, Ryan Strome has 15 assists and Troy Terry has 78 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.39 goals per game and are killing 80.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 55 goals on 585 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 44 goals on 394 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games following a road win.
- The Ducks have lost the first period in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 14 games against opponents on a winning streak.
Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks prediction
There’s no reason to even consider backing the Anaheim Ducks in their current form, as they’re on a ridiculous and embarrassing losing stretch. With that said, let’s not act like the Flames are lighting the world on fire right now. Nice wins over a pair of Florida teams, but the Flames have been a mess overall this month and their defense has done them no favors. The Flames are 5-8-4 on the road. This may be a rare spot to take a shot with the Ducks and plus money.
