Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 10-22-24 NHL Picks
Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4) vs. Calgary Flames (4-0-1)
October 22, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames -128 / Pittsburgh Penguins +104; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 22nd, at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Penguins Suddenly Struggling
The Penguins are suddenly struggling, and they have lost two games in a row. The Penguins in the last game faced off against the Winnipeg Jets, and they ended up losing 6-3. Lars Eller scored two goals. Alex Nedejikovic saved 31 of the 36 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Buffalo Sabres, the Penguins scored six goals and that was enough for the win.
The Penguins on the season are averaging 3.43 goals, while their defense is giving up 4.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the defense is ranked 30th. In this game, the defense is going to be a lot better.
Flames Coming Off Close Loss
The Flames faced off against the Seattle Kraken in the last game, and they were competitive, but they ended up losing 2-1 in overtime. Blake Coleman scored a goal in the first period, but that was the only goal they scored, which led to the defeat. Dan Vlader started in goal and saved 21 of the 23 shots that he faced. Two games ago, against the Chicago Blackhawks, they were able to secure a 3-1 victory.
The Flames are averaging 4.0 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 6th. They are averaging 27.2 shots per game, which is 23rd in the league.
Why the Flames Will Beat the Penguins
- The Flames have won each of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Penguins have lost four of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in five of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The favorites have won the third period in four of the Penguins’ last five games.
Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
The Flames defense has been impressive this season, giving up only 2.4 goals per game, and their defense is going to be good again here. The Penguins are averaging 3.43 goals per game, but their defense is giving up 4.43 goals per game and their defense is going to be a major issue here. The Flames are going to have no issue here, and they will come out on top. Back the Flames on the money line.