Florida Panthers vs Calgary Flames Prediction 3-9-24 Picks

The Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Amerant Bank Arena. The Flames are looking to build on last game while the Panthers’ offense is looking to bounce back. 

Flames Look to Build on Last Game

The Flames in the last game faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning and they were able to secure the 6-3 victory. Yegor Sharangovich had a strong game, putting up two goals and adding two assists. The Flames are averaging 3.17 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th while the defense is ranked 17th. The offense is going to need to run up the score here. Nazem Kadri has scored 22 goals and added 33 assists so far this season. 

Panthers Offense Looks to Bounce Back 

The Panthers’ offense is going to look to bounce back here and the last game they looked awful. The Panthers scored a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers and that wasn’t enough as the defense gave up two. Two games ago, against the New Jersey Devils, the Panthers secured a 5-3 victory. The Panthers are averaging 3.28 goals while their defense is giving up 2.36 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the defense is ranked 1st. Sam Reinhart has scored 45 goals and added 30 assists so far this season. 

Florida Panthers Team Facts

• The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Flames and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last 12 games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 10 games following a loss.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the last five games between the Flames and Panthers.

Calgary Flames Team Facts

• The Flames have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Flames have won the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 12 day games.

Flames vs Panthers Betting Prediction 

The Panthers are going to have no issue in this game. The Panthers defense has been elite this season, giving up only 2.36 goals per game, and they are going to step up in this game. The Flames are averaging 3.17 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Panthers are going to score at least three goals and they will get the job done. Back the Panthers on the money line.