In this article, we will formulate a Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 12th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 7-3-3 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Vancouver cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2 going into the third period, but they allowed the first four goals in the final period for the loss. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 31-20, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Pettersson, Suter, and Hronek, while Lankinen allowed seven goals on 27 shots before being pulled.
Prior to that loss, the Canucks won three games in a row against LA, Anaheim, and San Jose. Vancouver has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 19.5% on the power play and 82.9% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with three goals, 12 assists, and 49 shots on goal, while Kevin Lankinen is 7-1-2 with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 8-5-3 this season after they defeated the Kings by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary had their lead cut from 2-0 to 2-1 in the third, but they added an empty net goal to pull away. The Flames were outshot by a total of 29-28, won 54.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Backlund, Huberdeau, and Rooney, while Wolf stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Flames lost to Buffalo by a score of 3-2 and Boston by a score of 4-3. Calgary has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 72.3% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Andersson has led Calgary with four goals, seven assists, and 29 shots on goal, while Dan Vladar is 3-3-2 with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.
Why the Canucks will beat the Flames
- The Canucks have won four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Canucks’ last three games.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Canucks’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Canucks’ last eight games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Brock Boeser has scored at least one goal in four of the Canucks’ last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last 14 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup after losing to Edmonton and allowing seven goals in their last game, but they had won the previous three games, which were all on the road. The Canucks are just 1-2-3 at home this season and they have allowed 17 goals in their last three home games. Calgary will be on a back-to-back after playing Los Angeles on Monday night, but they have not played well over the last few weeks. I know the Canucks haven’t played well at home this season, but I have to fade the Flames in their current form and on a back-to-back. Take Vancouver here.