In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 10th 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 0-4-0 this season after they lost to the Avalanche by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Calgary was tied 1-1 after the first period, but they allowed the next five goals for the loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 30-29, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary was led by Mikael Backlund, who had one goal and eight shots, while Devin Cooley stopped 23 out of 30 shots, which was a .767 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Kraken by a score of 6-1 and the Canucks by a score of 4-1. The Flames have scored 1.50 goals per game and they have allowed 5.75 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 92.3% on the penalty kill this season. Joel Farabee has led the team with zero goals and three assists, while Dustin Wolf is 0-2-0 with a 6.01 goals against average and a .797 save percentage this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 3-1-0 this year after they defeated the Jets by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Anaheim had their lead cut to 3-1 in the third period, but they added two more goals to seal the win. The Ducks out shot Winnipeg by a total of 17-16, won 52.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Judd Caulfield, who had one goal and one assist, while Lukas Dostal stopped 15 out of 16 shots, which was a .938 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Oilers by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Panthers by a score of 3-2 before that. The Ducks have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 38.5% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led the team with one goal and six assists, while Ville Husso is 0-0-0 with a 0.00 goals against average and a 1.000 save percentage this year.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Ducks’ last five games.
- The Ducks have lost each of their last three games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Ducks.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites when tied after the first period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last four games.
- The Ducks have won four of their last five games against the Flames.
- The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Flames have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Ducks’ last 11 games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Flames’ last 12 games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 15 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 13 games as road favorites.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Backlund has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Matthew Coronato has recorded an assist in five of the Flames’ last six games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Morgan Frost has scored six career goals against the Ducks – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Beckett Sennecke has scored at least one goal in six of the Ducks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
- Beckett Sennecke has scored the first goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Leo Carlsson ranks T2nd in the league for Power Play Points (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (5.75).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (1.50).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (35.71%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Flames vs Ducks Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season and they have allowed 4+ goals in all four of their games. The Flames are 0-2-0 at home this year, while the Ducks are 2-0-0 on the road. Anaheim has won three of their four games, but they did play last night. I don’t care about the back to back, I can’t take this Calgary team right now. Take the Ducks on the road here.