The Calgary Flames and the Chicago Blackhawks meet Tuesday in NHL action from the United Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Blackhawks prediction.
Calgary Flames Team Preview
The Calgary Flames come into this game looking to snap a three-game losing streak after a 4-1 loss to Buffalo last time out. Nazem Kadri leads the Flames in scoring with 59 points including 23 goals and a team-high 36 assists while Blake Coleman has 51 points with 28 goals and 23 assists. Yegor Sharangovich has 51 points with 28 goals and 23 assists. Jonathan Huberdeau has 44 points with 34 assists. Jacob Markstrom has gone 22-18-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Dan Vladar is 8-9-2 with a 3.62 GAA and an .882 save percentage this season. Dustin Wolf has also gone 3-5-1 with a 3.14 GAA and a .900 save percentage as well this season. The Flames will play against the Blues, Kings, and Ducks after this game.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as favorites following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Flames’ last nine games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
- The Flames have lost the third period in four of their last five night games at United Center following a loss.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this one looking to build on a 5-4 OT win over San Jose last time out. Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 55 points including 21 goals along with 34 assists while Philipp Kurashev has 46 points with 15 goals and 31 assists. Jason Dickinson has 31 points with 18 goals and 13 assists and Nick Foligno also has 35 points with 16 goals and 19 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 16-26-4 with a 3.11 GAA and an .904 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 4-20-1 with a 4.02 GAA and an .876 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine games following a road win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last seven night games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games following a road win.
Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction
I’m on Chicago here. The Blackhawks aren’t going anywhere and at a certain point, motivation has to be part of the handicap, but the Flames just look lost right now and don’t seem to be going in a direction to fix it. Chicago has had a decent head-to-head history between these two teams and I think the Blackhawks provide value once again here. Give me the Blackhawks.