The Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks meet on Wednesday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Here’s a Ducks vs Flames Prediction. This article will include a Ducks vs Flames Pick.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Sharks and lost to the Golden Knights, and they play the Wild, Sharks, and Golden Knights next. The Flames have split their last eight games and are fighting for a wild-card spot.
The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.59 goals per game and are scoring 21 percent of their power-play opportunities. Nazem Kadri leads Calgary with 31 goals, MacKenzie Weegar has 37 assists, and Blake Coleman has 183 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 75.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 128 goals on 1,436 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 82 goals on 779 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Canucks, beat the Oilers, and they play the Kings, Avalanche, and Wild next. The Ducks have split their last 12 games.
The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.69 goals per game and are scoring 12.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Mason McTavish leads Anaheim with 21 goals, Troy Terry has 33 assists, and Cutter Gauthier has 173 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 73.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 72 goals on 811 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 144 goals on 1,485 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Ducks have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Ducks have won the second period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Flames have won each of their last nine games at Honda Center.
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine night games following a win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the last four games between the Flames and Ducks.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have won the third period in each of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league in power-play percentage this season (12.26%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.57%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.58).
- The Calgary Flames rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.46%).
Ducks vs Flames Injury Report
The Ducks will be without Nathan Gaucher, Robby Fabbri, and Ross Johnston. John Gibson and Jacob Trouba are questionable.
The Flames will be without Anthony Mantha, Connor Zary, and Justin Kirkland.
Ducks vs Flames Prediction
The Ducks have been able to put together decent efforts here and there, but they’re not consistent, and it’s why they won’t be in the playoffs this season. The Flames need to keep winning to lock up a playoff spot, and they’ve won eight of the last 10 games against the Ducks. One of those wins came six days ago, 4-1. The Flames have outscored the Ducks 17-7 in the last four meetings. It’s surprising this line is this soft. Give me the Flames for a big win on Wednesday night.