NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Ducks
The Calgary Flames square off against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, March 1.
A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?
It’s definitely worth considering an Under 6.5 goals bet, especially at betting odds of -130. The Flames and the Ducks could struggle to find the net enough times.
7 Wins for Flames in Last 10 H2H Encounters
Calgary Flames lost on the road in their previous game. Los Angeles Kings won 2-0 at Crypto.com Arena. They fired 29 shots on goal, with goalie Dustin Wolf able to make 35 saves (.972).
Anaheim Ducks were winners last time out. Their 5-4 (OT) victory against Winnipeg Jets at Honda Center was their seventh straight home triumph. There were five different goalscorers including Jacob Trouba.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Ducks have claimed victories in the last two encounters against the Flames. At Honda Center, the scoreline was 4-3 (OT) and then we saw 4-3 (OT) at Scotiabank Saddledome. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Flames win seven times.
Starting Goalies
Devin Cooley (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
7-6-3
2.3
.921
0
23/24
2-3-1
4.98
.870
0
Lukas Dostal (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
23-13-2
3
.895
0
23/24
14-23-2
3.33
.902
1
Calgary Flames – Last 10 Games
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have been giving up 2.9 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.
Nazem Kadri is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Matvei Gridin racking up 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.50 goal against average with a .908 save percentage.
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
The Ducks have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.0%.
The top points scorer is Cutter Gauthier with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Beckett Sennecke is next in line after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 2.62 GAA with a .909 SV%.
Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks
Step into Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
Game Prediction
We don’t think there will be a huge number of goals in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to grab the -130 when it comes to backing unders which means we need six or less scored.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you’re after stats, you’re in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.
Key Flames vs Ducks stats:
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Flames games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Flames games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Flames games.Under 6.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Yegor Sharangovich (Flames) has totaled Under 2.5 shots on goal in 5 of the past 5 road games. This could happen again and there is betting odds of -161 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.
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Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Odds Suggest Ducks Win
Anaheim Ducks have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -182 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Calgary Flames are least likely to win at +150.
1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +102.
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Chris Kreider Favorite to Score the First Goal
Chris Kreider can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +160. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1050.
Player Goals
Chris Kreider (Ducks)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)
Player Assists
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)
Nazem Kadri (Flames)
Player Shots
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Chris Kreider (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Beckett Sennecke (Ducks)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Calgary Flames Stats
Anaheim Ducks Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.90 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 28.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7
Blocks: 16.4
Faceoff Wins : 26.5
Hits: 20.8
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 3.9
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 27.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 15.8
Blocks: 14
Faceoff Wins : 22.3
Hits: 20.3
Giveaways: 16.3
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 29.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 5.5
Blocks: 12.7
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 24.3
Giveaways: 15.8
Takeaways: 5.4
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 30.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.4
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 28.7
Hits: 23.1
Giveaways: 17.8
Takeaways: 6.4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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