Vegas Golden Knights (45-22-8) vs. Calgary Flames (36-27-12)
April 5, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames 140 / Vegas Golden Knights -166; Over/Under: 5.5
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The Vegas Golden Knights and Calgary Flames meet Saturday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Here’s a Flames vs Golden Knights Prediction. This article will include a Flames vs Golden Knights Pick.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights lost to the Oilers and Jets, and they play the Canucks, Avs, and Kraken next. The Golden Knights hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since January 30 – February 4.
The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.35 goals per game and are scoring on 30.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Pavel Dorofeyev leads Vegas with 32 goals, Jack Eichel has 66 assists and Tomas Hertl has 170 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.65 goals per game and are killing 75.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Samsonov has given up 78 goals on 724 shots faced, while Adin Hill has allowed 115 goals on 1,230 shots.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Ducks, lost to the Hockey Club, and they play the Sharks, Ducks, and Wild next. The Flames look to stay hot after winning six of their last nine games.
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 36 assists, and Blake Coleman has 180 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 123 goals on 1,371 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 82 goals on 779 shots.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Golden Knights’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the last six games between the Golden Knights and Flames.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last six games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a home win.
- The road team has won each of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.59).
- The Calgary Flames rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.36%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (30.41%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.35).
Flames vs Golden Knights Injury Report
The Flames will be without Anthony Mantha and Justin Kirkland, while Connor Zary is questionable.
The Vegas Golden Knights will be without Ilya Samsonov.
Flames vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights are the better team and should be favored, but they’re also coming off two ugly losses to the Jets and Oilers. The Flames are fighting for their playoff lives, and they’ve earned points in seven of their last nine games. The home team has won seven of the last 10 games between the Golden Knights and Flames. The Flames have seen 20 of their 36 wins come on their home ice. This is an important game in terms of playoff hopes and given their current form, the value is with the Flames and the plus money. I’ll take it.
