In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 1st 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 25-18-7 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Calgary trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Flames were outshot by a total of 31-30, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman, Coronato (2), and Klapka, while Wolf stopped 30 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flames lost to the Capitals by a score of 3-1 and the Jets by a score of 5-2. Calgary has won four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 57 points. Calgary has scored 2.68 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 21% on the power play and 72.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau led Calgary with 19 goals, 17 assists, and 91 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri added 17 goals, 17 assists, and 163 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 19-8-2 with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 25-21-5 this season after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 3-2 in a shootout in their last game. Detroit trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored two goals in the second and ended up winning in the shootout. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 47-35, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Larkin and Rasmussen, while Lyon stopped 45 out of 47 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Red Wings defeated the Kings by a score of 5-2 and the Lightning by a score of 2-0. Detroit has won four games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 55 points. Detroit has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 27.3% on the power play and 69.8% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 20 goals, 36 assists, and 116 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 22 goals, 26 assists, and 163 shots on goal this year. Cam Talbot is 14-10-2 with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Flames
- The Red Wings have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Flames.
- The Flames have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Red Wings and Flames.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last 10 games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Red Wings’ last 10 games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 20 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last three games following a home win.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Connor Zary has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Flames as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Blake Coleman has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last five games as favorites.
- Blake Coleman has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last five games as favorites.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in 14 of his last 16 appearances at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Flames.
Flames vs Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row, but they are back on the road for this game. The Red Wings are 10-10-3 on the road, while the Flames are 16-7-3 at home this year. Calgary has won four of their last six games and they have been one of the better home teams in the NHL. This should be a very fun game between two teams that are trending in the right direction, but I think we have to take Detroit with the plus money. The Red Wings are rolling right now and they are getting very strong play from both of their goalies. Take Detroit here.