In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 24-18-7 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Flames outshot Washington by a total of 33-23, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Coleman, while Wolf stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flames lost to the Jets by a score of 5-2 but did beat the Wild by a score of 5-4 before that. Calgary has won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 55 points. Calgary has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 71.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 19 goals, 17 assists, and 88 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 17 goals, 17 assists, and 162 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 18-8-2 with a 2.56 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 21-23-6 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 3-2 after the first period, but they scored the next three goals to pull away for the win. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 30-23, won 40% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Fabbri, Gauthier, McTavish, Terry, Vatrano, and LaCombe, while Dostal stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Ducks defeated the Predators by a score of 5-2 and the Penguins by a score of 5-1. Anaheim has won three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 48 points. Anaheim has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also averaging 13.2% on the power play and 73.9% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 16 goals, 23 assists, and 115 shots on goal, while Ryan Strome has added seven goals, 22 assists, and 84 shots on goal. John Gibson is 8-8-2 with a 2.76 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this season.
Why the Flames will beat the Ducks
- The Flames have won eight of their last nine games against the Ducks following a loss.
- The Ducks have lost five of their last six road games following a road win.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games at Scotiabank Saddledome against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have lost the first period in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Ducks’ last 10 games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 10 of the Flames’ last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Connor Zary has recorded a point in each of his last eight Thursday home appearances.
- Blake Coleman has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last four games as favorites.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has scored the last goal in each of the Flames’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Alex Killorn has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances in night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Alex Killorn has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances in night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Flames vs Ducks Prediction
Anaheim comes into this contest looking for their fourth straight win, but they will be on the road for this game. The Ducks are 10-11-4 on the road this year, while the Flames are 15-7-3 at home. Calgary has lost two games in a row, but they have been one of the better home teams in the NHL so far this year. Both of these teams have been lower-scoring this season, but even with the Ducks on a winning streak, I have to go with Calgary here. The Flames have played very well over their last 10 games and I think the Anaheim magic runs out here. Take Calgary at home.