Chicago Blackhawks (12-19-2) vs. Calgary Flames (15-11-7)
December 21, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames -169 / Chicago Blackhawks +137; Over/Under: +5.5
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The Chicago Blackhawks and the Calgary Flames meet Saturday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Saddledome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames prediction.
Chicago Blackhawks Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to build on their 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken last time out. After this game, Chicago will head on the road once again to take on the Minnesota Wild.
Blackhawks Win Third Straight
Connor Bedard has a team-high 26 points with 7 goals and a team-high 19 assists while Ryan Donato has 19 points with a team-high 11 goals. Teuvo Teravainen has 21 points with 7 goals and 14 assists while Taylor Hall has 14 points split between 7 goals and 7 assists and Alex Vlasic has 16 points with 14 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi also has 14 points with 8 goals and 6 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 7-11-1 with a 2.83 GAA and a .906 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 5-7-1 with a 2.56 GAA and a .913 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last eight day games after coming off overtime.
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven day games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
Calgary Flames Recap
The Calgary Flames come into this game looking to bounce back after a 3-2 OT loss to the Ottawa Senators last time out. After this game, Calgary will take on the San Jose Sharks after the Christmas Break.
Flames Lose Back-To-Back Games
Jonathan Huberdeau leads the Flames in scoring with 23 points including a team-high 12 goals and 11 assists while Nazem Kadri has 21 points split between 12 goals and 9 assists. MacKenzie Weegar has 16 points with a team-high 12 assists while Connor Zary has 18 points with 7 goals and 11 assists. Rasmus Andersson’s also added 15 points with 6 goals and 9 assists this season. In goal for Calgary, Dustin Wolf is 9-5-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .913 save percentage while Dan Vladar is 6-6-5 with a 3.07 GAA and an .886 save percentage on the year.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 10 road games following a home win.
- The home team has won each of the Blackhawks’ last five games.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Blackhawks vs. Flames Prediction
I’m on the Blackhawks here. Chicago’s on a nice run right now, and while all of those wins came at home where they’ve played their better hockey, the Blackhawks are doing a good job of taking advantage of good spots and opponents in not so great form like they did against the Kraken. Calgary’s had some issues as of late and I think the value in this game is with Chicago so give me the Blackhawks here.
