In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 18th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 3-0-2 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Vegas led 6-3 in the third period, but allowed the last two goals and nearly blew the game. The Golden Knights out shot Boston by a total of 37-24, won 50.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, Hertl, Karlsson (2), and Reinhardt, while Korczak led the team with five hits. The Golden Knights started Schmid, who stopped 19 out of 24 shots, which was a .792 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Flames by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Kraken by a score of 2-1 before that. The Golden Knights have won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with eight points. Vegas has scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with five goals and six assists, while Mark Stone has added nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 0-0-2 with a 3.60 goals against average and an .845 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 1-4-0 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary led 1-0 after the first period, but allowed the last three goals for the loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 32-20, won 56.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Andersson, while Lomberg led the way with six hits. The Flames started Cooley, who stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 4-2 and the Blues by a score of 4-2. The Flames have lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with two points. Calgary has scored 1.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.80 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 85% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato have led Calgary with three points each, while Farabee, Frost, and Coleman have added two points. The projected starting goalie for the Flames is Dustin Wolf, who is 1-3-0 with a 3.77 goals against average and an .873 save percentage this season.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flames have lost each of their last four games.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Flames’ last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Golden Knights’ last six games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 19 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 10 of the Flames’ last 11 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Flames’ last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (4.00).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (28.57%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (1.80).
- The Calgary Flames rank T26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.80).
Golden Knights vs Flames Prediction
Vegas has played very well to start this season and they have picked up at least one point in all five games. The Golden Knights are 1-0-1 at home this year, while the Flames are 1-2-0 on the road. Calgary has lost four games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in all of those defeats. I know Vegas has been playing in close games to start the season, but I like them to win by at least two goals here.