The Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Enterprise Center. Here’s a Blues vs Flames Prediction. This article will include a Blues vs Flames Pick.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Blackhawks and Kings, and they play the Jets, Sabres, and Wild next. The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Huberdeau leads Calgary with 18 goals, MacKenzie Weegar has 17 assists and Nazem Kadri has 140 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 70.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 56 goals on 669 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 59 goals on 525 shots.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Ducks, and they play the Utah Hockey Club, Golden Knights, and Stars next. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.82 goals per game and are scoring on 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Kyrou leads St. Louis with 19 goals, Robert Thomas has 22 assists, and Dylan Holloway has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.02 goals per game and are killing 73.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 85 goals on 829 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 40 goals on 408 shots.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won each of their last seven games against the Flames following a loss.
- The Flames have lost each of their last five road games following a road win.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against the Flames following a loss.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games at Enterprise Center.
- The Blues have won the third period in each of their last six games against the Flames following a loss.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Blues have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have won six of the last eight games between the Flames and Blues.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Flames’ last five games.
- The Blues have lost the third period in five of their last six games at Enterprise Center following a loss.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Blues’ last nine games against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has recorded a point in each of the Flames’ last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has scored at least one goal in each of his three previous appearances at Enterprise Center.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances at Enterprise Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.39%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league for power-play goals this season (18).
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.49%).
- The Calgary Flames rank T26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.67).
Blues vs Flames Injury Report
The St. Louis Blues will be without Nick Leddy and Torey Krug.
The Calgary Flames will be without Connor Zary and Justin Kirkland.
Blues vs Flames Prediction
The Calgary Flames haven’t had much success on the road this season, and that’s probably playing into the line. The problem is the Flames are playing better hockey right now with three straight wins. The St. Louis Blues continue to run hot and cold and when they lose, they get rocked defensively. Also, let’s not act like the Blues are lighting the world on fire at home, where they’re 9-10-1 on the season. The Flames are locked in defensively and are putting together one of their best weeks of the season. I’ll take a shot with the Flames and the more favorable price over a Blues side that you’re never sure which version is going to show up.