Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames prediction 1-7-24 NHL Picks

The Calgary Flames will play the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Calgary has won three of their last four games, while Chicago has lost five games in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Flames vs Blackhawks prediction. 

Flames Preview

The Calgary Flames are 17-17-5 this season after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Calgary led 2-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find the back of the net for the last 30 minutes of the game in the loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 42-24 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary defeated the Predators, Wild, and Flyers in the three games prior to that loss. The Flames are scoring 3.05 goals per game and they are allowing 3.16 goals against per game, while going 12.4% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill. Blake Coleman has led Calgary with 15 goals, 15 assists, and 97 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dan Vladar, who is 6-4-2 this season with a 3.36 goals against average and a .888 save percentage. 

Blackhawks Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 11-26-2 this year after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Chicago led 2-1 in the third period, but allowed the Devils to score three times in the third for the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 32-25 and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Chicago has also lost to the Rangers, Predators, and Stars (twice) during this losing streak. The Blackhawks are scoring 2.31 goals per game and they are allowing 3.77 goals against per game, while going 13% on the power play and 74.8% on the penalty kill. Connor Bedard is injured and was placed on IR on Saturday. Philipp Kurashev has seven goals, 15 assists, and 54 shots on goal this year. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Petr Mrazek, who is 9-13-1 this season with a 3.27 goals against average and a .903 save percentage. 

Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts

The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine Sunday games.
The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six day games following a road loss.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Flames and Blackhawks.

Calgary Flames Team Facts

The Flames have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites following a road loss.
The Flames have won the second period in 10 of their last 11 Sunday games as favorites.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight day games.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight day games.
Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games at United Center against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Lukas Reichel recorded an equal-career-high two assists in his last game against the Flames.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

Blake Coleman has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games.
Yegor Sharangovich has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven Sunday appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Yegor Sharangovich ranks T1st in the Pacific Division for shootout goals (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Chicago Blackhawks rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.01%).
The Chicago Blackhawks rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.80%).
The Calgary Flames rank T2nd in the league in short handed goals this season (9).
The Calgary Flames rank T29th in the league for power play goals this season (15).

Flames vs Blackhawks Betting Prediction

Chicago limps into this game on a five game losing streak and they are dealing with quite a few injuries right now. The Blackhawks are 7-9-1 at home this season and they have been out scored by a total of 19-4 in their last four games. Calgary has won three of their last four games, but they are on the second game of a back to back after losing to Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. The Flames are not great on the road, but they should be able to take care of business against a bad Chicago team. Take Calgary -1.5 in this matchup.