In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 26th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 67 points this season with a 30-34-7 record, and are 38-33 ATS and 35-35 in over/under. They have a 20-12-4 home record and a 10-22-3 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home shootout win over the Kings, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home overtime win over the Lightning, a 4-1 home win over the Panthers, and a 2-1 home shootout win over the Blues.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.48 goals per game and are scoring 16.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.04 goals per game and are killing 81.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mikael Backlund leads the Flames with 39 points and 16 goals, adding a team-high 23 assists. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 21-25-3 record, with 2.95 GAA and .898 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 9-9-4 record, with 2.49 GAA and .915 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
The Ducks have 84 points this season with a 40-27-4 record, and are 38-33 ATS and 41-28 in over/under. They have a 23-10-2 home record and a 17-17-2 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 5-3 road win over the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 6-5 home overtime win over the Sabres, a 4-1 road win over the Mammoth, and a 3-2 home overtime loss to the Flyers.
Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring 18.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.45 goals per game and are killing 78.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Cutter Gauthier leads the Ducks with 62 points and 36 goals, while Jackson LaCombe leads the team in assists with 41. Lukas Dostal is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 29-15-3 record, with 3.01 GAA and .893 SV%. Ville Husso is the backup goalie and he has a 8-7-1 record, with 3.14 GAA and .893 SV%.
Anaheim Ducks @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: March 26, 2026
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Flames have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Ducks have lost three of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Ducks.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Flames have won the second period in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when tied after the first period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have lost six of their last eight home games following a shootout win.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six games at Scotiabank Saddledome against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Ducks have won the second period in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flames’ last five home games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 10 games as road favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven home games against the Ducks.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Strome has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Martin Pospisil has recorded eight hits against the Ducks this season – most against any opponent.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite against Western Conference opponents.
- Beckett Sennecke has scored three goals against the Flames this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.48).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (16.02%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.45).
- The Anaheim Ducks have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (26).
Ducks vs Flames Prediction
The Ducks won both meetings against the Flames this season, at home by 3-2 in a shootout and on the road by 4-3 in overtime, but the Flames are 6-2 in their 8 meetings before that.
In this Ducks vs Flames Prediction, the Ducks are coming as -140 road favorites. Both teams have been in very good form lately, with the Flames having won four straight and playing by far their best hockey at home ice, while the Ducks are 4-1 in their last 5 games, but have conceded 8 goals in their last two games. I like the plus money with the home team in their current form, so take the Flames on the moneyline in this one.