The Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Prediction.
Calgary Flames Recap
The Calgary Flames come into this one looking to bounce back from a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators last time out. After this game, the Flames will go on the road to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Flames Looking To Bounce Back
Going into the matchup with Ottawa, Rasmus Andersson has a team-high 13 points with 5 goals and 8 assists while Jonathan Huberdeau has 11 points with 6 goals and 5 assists. MacKenzie Weegar has 12 points with 3 goals and 9 assists while Nazem Kadri has 11 points with 5 goals and 6 assists. Matt Coronato has 9 points with 6 goals and 3 assists while Connor Zary has 10 points with 4 goals and 6 assists. In goal for Calgary, Dustin Wolf is 8-2-1 with a 2.33 GAA and a .926 save percentage while Dan Vladar is 4-4-2 with a 2.67 GAA and a .903 save percentage on the year.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Flames and Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Flames’ last 10 games.
Detroit Red Wings Recap
The Detroit Red Wings will be out to build on their 4-2 win over the New York Islanders last time out. After this matchup, Detroit will welcome the New Jersey Devils to town.
Red Wings Looking To Keep Good Vibes Rolling
Entering the Islanders game, Lucas Raymond has a team-high 19 points including 15 assists while Alex DeBrincat has 17 points with 8 goals and 9 assists. Dylan Larkin has 17 points with a team-high 11 goals while Patrick Kane has 10 points with 3 goals and 7 assists and Moritz Seider has 10 points with 9 assists. Ville Husso is 0-2 on the year with a 4.94 GAA and .811 save percentage and Cam Talbot is 5-4-2 and has a 2.62 GAA with a .921 save percentage while Alex Lyon is 3-4 with a 2.85 GAA and a .908 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The home team has won each of the Flames’ last nine games.
- The Flames have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings vs Calgary Flames Prediction
I’m leaning towards Detroit here. Calgary’s just a different team on the road, and not in a good way, and Detroit’s been playing their better hockey at home as of late. The Red Wings have also won 4 straight games with the Flames and I think Detroit adds to Calgary’s road woes here. Give me the Red Wings.