In this article we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs St. Louis Blues betting prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 28th at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Flames recent form and recent player performance
- The Blues recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Calgary
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St. Louis
- Recent betting trends in games played between Calgary and St. Louis
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Calgary and St. Louis
Flames Preview
The Calgary Flames are 33-33-5 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary allowed the first three goals in the game, but they did score in the third period to avoid the shutout. The Flames out shot Chicago by a total of 39-27 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary has also lost to Buffalo, Vancouver, and Washington during this losing streak. The Flames are scoring 3.06 goals per game and they are allowing 3.20 goals against per game, while going 14.7% on the power play and 82.9% on the penalty kill. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 23 goals, 37 assists, and 234 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 3-5-1 this season with a 3.14 goals against average and a .900 save percentage.
Blues Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 38-30-4 this year after they lost to Vegas by a score of 2-1 in overtime. St. Louis tied the game at one late in the third period and they had a penalty shot in overtime, but they couldn’t convert and ended up with the loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 34-32 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis defeated Minnesota by a score of 5-4 and Ottawa by a score of 5-2 in the two games prior to Vegas. The Blues are scoring 2.83 goals per game and they are allowing 3.00 goals against per game, while going 17.4% on the power play and 79% on the penalty kill. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 23 goals, 50 assists, and 150 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Jordan Binnington, who is 25-19-4 this year with a 2.83 goals against average and a .912 save percentage.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have lost three of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 11 home games against the Flames.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the last four games between the Flames and Blues at Enterprise Center.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have won each of their last four Thursday games as underdogs.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last nine night games at Enterprise Center.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Flames’ last four games at Enterprise Center.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has scored at least one goal in four of the Blues’ last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Pavel Buchnevich has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Blues as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Pavel Buchnevich has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last six games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Brayden Schenn ranks T1st in the Central Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Backlund has scored at least one goal in three of the Flames’ last four games as underdogs against the Blues.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances at Enterprise Center.
- Blake Coleman has recorded at least one point in seven of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Yegor Sharangovich ranks T1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 31st in the league in penalty minutes this season (508).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 3rd in the league in short handed goals this season (11).
- The Calgary Flames are one of only two teams to win 12+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for power play goals this season (32).
Flames vs Blues Betting Prediction
St. Louis comes into this game after a very deflating overtime loss to Vegas in their last game, but they will try to bounce back against the Flames here. The Blues are battling for a wild card spot in the West, but they are chasing the Golden Knights and just allowed them to pick up two points on their home ice. Calgary has lost four games in a row and they have been out scored 17-6 in those three games. The Flames are just 15-16-4 on the road, while St. Louis is 21-12-2 at home. The Flames are really struggling right now, including a 3-1 loss to Chicago in their last game, while St. Louis plays their best hockey at home. Take the Blues here.