In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 15th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 3-0-0 this season after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Calgary trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored one goal in the second and three in the third for the win. The Flames outshot Edmonton by a total of 29-26, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Kirkland, Mantha, Zary, and Andersson scored the goals for Calgary, while Vladar stopped 25 out of 26 shots.
Calgary has also defeated Philadelphia and Vancouver to start the season with three straight wins. The Flames have scored 5.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 27.3% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with three goals, two assists, and six shots, while Dan Vladar is 2-0-0 with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .880 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 1-1-1 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Chicago was tied at one in the second period, but they scored the next three goals to pull away for the win. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 38-20, won 39.7% of the face-offs, and went 3-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Kurashev, Teravainen (2), and Jones, while Mrazek saved 36 out of 38 shots in the win.
Chicago lost their first two games against Utah and Winnipeg but did earn one point in the overtime loss to the Jets. Chicago has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 42.9% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with one goal, four assists, and seven shots, while Petr Mrazek is 1-1-0 with a 3.03 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine road games following a road win.
- The Flames have won each of their last seven home games following a road win.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flames have won the third period in each of their last seven games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Flames’ last six games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
- Four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against the Flames following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games following a road win.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Flames as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last 10 home games against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances against the Flames.
- Teuvo Teravainen has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flames.
Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup with a perfect 3-0-0 record to start the season and they will have the home ice advantage here. The Flames have scored 16 goals in their three games and should be able to take advantage of an average Chicago defense. Both teams are coming off wins against a struggling Edmonton team, but Calgary has been much better offensively through three games. Take the Flames here.