The Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks meet Tuesday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Blackhawks vs Flames Prediction. This article will include a Blackhawks vs Flames Pick.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Sharks, lost to the Jets, and they play the Sabres next. The Flames have lost 11 of their last 15 games.
The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.1 goals per game and are scoring 11.9 percent of their power-play opportunities. Blake Coleman leads Calgary with 7 goals, Nazem Kadri has 7 assists, and Matt Coronato has 56 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 77.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 48 goals on 461 shots faced, and Devin Cooley has given up 7 goals on 108 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Maple Leafs, lost to the Devils, and they play the Kraken next. The Blackhawks won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 3.28 goals per game and are scoring 25 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 10 goals, Artyom Levshunov has 10 assists and Tyler Bertuzzi has 36 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 2.56 goals per game and are killing 84.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 32 goals on 423 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 13 goals on 150 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 home games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last six games when leading after the second period.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six home games following a win.
- The Flames have won four of their last five games against the Blackhawks after coming off overtime.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 night games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six home games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last five games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six home games against the Flames.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Flames’ last nine road games against the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against the Flames.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of his last five home appearances against the Flames.
- Connor Bedard is the only player in the league to have recorded 3+ shots in 10 or more consecutive appearances this season.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against the Blackhawks.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in five of his last six road appearances against the Blackhawks.
- Matthew Coronato has recorded at least four shots in each of his last five appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.56).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.10).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (11.94%).
Blackhawks vs Flames Prediction
The Blackhawks continue to be a scrappy young team that’s trying to build winning habits, and they’re coming off a strong week that deserves some praise. The Flames continue to rack up the losses and can’t find consistent offense anywhere. It’s worse on the road for the Flames, where they’ve lost 8 times. The Blackhawks shutout the Flames a couple of weeks ago by a score of 4-0. The fact this line is what it is feels too good to be true. Still, the Blackhawks should win this game.