The St. Louis Blues 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 St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames prediction.
St. Louis Blues Recap
The St. Louis Blues come into this game looking to rebound after starting the year with a 5-0 loss at the hands of the Minnesota Wild last time out to sit at 0-1 this season. After this game, St. Louis will head on the road again for a game against the Minnesota Wild.
Blues Looking For First W & First Goal Of Season
Minnesota would jump all over the Blues early, scoring two goals 1:36 apart in the final four minutes of the opening period before doubling their two-goal lead by the end of the second period. St. Louis would outshoot Minnesota 26-21 in the game but couldn’t crack the seal on Minnesota’s goal before the Wild added a 5th goal in the third period for good measure. Tyler Tucker led St. Louis with 4 shots while Justin Faulk, Dylan Holloway and Pavel Buchnevich all had 3 shots in the loss. Jordan Binnington took the L after allowing all 5 goals on 21 shots faced in the losing effort.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won each of their last eight games against the Flames following a loss.
- The Flames have lost five of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last seven day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Colton Parayko has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Blues as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Blues as road favorites.
- Colton Parayko has recorded a point in each of his last eight road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Dylan Holloway has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 75.0% against the Flames (min. 5 faceoffs) – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Calgary Flames Recap
The Calgary Flames will be out to rebound from their 5-1 loss at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks last time out to sit at 1-1 this season. After this game, Calgary will set up for a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights at home.
Flames Looking To Make Noise In Home Opener
Morgan Frost had a goal in the loss which was assisted by Yegor Sharangovich and Joel Farabee. Matvei Gridin, Connor Zary and Blake Coleman all have goals as well for Calgary while Nazem Kadri, Adam Klapka and Matt Coronato have all chipped in assists as well. Dustin Wolf has gone 1-1 in goal for the Flames this season with a 3.88 GAA and an .869 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The underdogs have won eight of the Blues’ last nine games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Blues have lost each of their last seven road games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Blues’ last 10 games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last seven home games.
- Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four day games.
- Blake Coleman has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last four home games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last six Saturday games at Scotiabank Saddledome have gone UNDER the total goals line.
St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames Prediction
I’m on Calgary here. Historically, St. Louis has owned this matchup against Calgary with wins in 10 of the last 11 meetings. However, I think the Flames have a lot of potential and the Saddledome is definitely one of the tougher places to go on in the road in the NHL as it’s just a really unique environment and I think the loss last time out was just a tough spot for the Flames to be in after such an emotional opening-night victory over the rival Oilers. I think Calgary comes out strong in their home opener and gets the win here. Give me the Flames.