The Calgary Flames host the Vegas Golden Knights at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday night. This Pacific Division game starts at 9:00 PM ET. Calgary is 4th in the division while Vegas sits in 1st place.
This is the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. Calgary won the most recent game in overtime on April 5, while Vegas won the previous two by a combined score of 8-0. The under has hit in seven of the last ten meetings.
Flames Preview – Looking to Even the Season Series
Calgary enters the game with a 39-41-12-2 overall record. At home, they have been better, going 22-12-6. The Flames have won 24 of their last 42 home games, showing they can compete on their own ice.
Offensively, Calgary is averaging just under 3 goals per game. Yegor Sharangovich and Nazem Kadri are top scorers, while Jonathan Huberdeau plays a key setup role. Injuries to Connor Zary, Anthony Mantha, and Justin Kirkland have limited depth across the lineup.
On defense, Calgary allows just under 3 goals per game. They are strong on the penalty kill with a kill rate over 76%. MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson log the most minutes on the blue line, and Dustin Wolf is expected to start in goal. The team hits the under in most games, including 47 of their last 83 overall.
Golden Knights Preview – Trying to Finish the Road Trip Strong
Vegas is 49-31-5-4 on the season and 20-13-6 on the road. They are leading the Pacific Division and have won four of their last five games. The Golden Knights are 6-4 in their last 10, including a recent win over Nashville.
Vegas is scoring 3.33 goals per game. They get steady contributions from William Karlsson, Mark Stone, and Ivan Barbashev. Jack Eichel is dealing with an upper-body issue and is listed day-to-day, but the team has enough scoring even if he sits out.
Defensively, Vegas allows only 2.89 goals per game. Goalie Adin Hill has a 32-13-5 record with a .906 save percentage. The defense group includes Alex Pietrangelo, Shea Theodore, and Noah Hanifin. Vegas also owns a power play rate near 29% and has covered the puck line in 54 of 90 games this year.
Betting Prediction
The game total is set at 5.5 goals. Calgary is a slight favorite at -115 on the moneyline, while Vegas comes in at -105. The Golden Knights have been strong at covering, and the under has been a consistent trend between these teams.
Vegas has better goaltending and more scoring options. Calgary plays better at home but has struggled in recent matchups against the Golden Knights. The predicted final score is Vegas 3, Calgary 2. Vegas should win and cover the puck line at +1.5.
Pick: Vegas Golden Knights +1.5 over Calgary Flames
The Golden Knights are going to get this one taken care of. They should be able to contend in this game. The Flames really need to win, but Vegas is the better team. Take the Golden Knights.
