The Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (24-18-7) on Thursday, January 30th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. Both the Ducks and Flames will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Ducks vs Flames
The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Ducks fell to 21-23-6 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim entered as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They trailed 3-0 before finally getting on the board with 9:44 left in the third period. The Ducks added another goal with just 4 seconds remaining, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 24-18-7. The Flames trailed from the start, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the first period.
Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
Anaheim Offense Breakdown
Anaheim’s offense was held scoreless until the 3rd period in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, despite firing 39 shots on goal. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, a power-play tally with just four seconds left.
Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist, and Troy Terry added his fifth. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.
Flames Offense Breakdown
Calgary’s offense managed 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.
The Flames had 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth on Mantha’s power-play goal. Kevin Bahl was credited with his fifth assist on Sharangovich’s goal.
Anaheim Team Defense
Anaheim’s defense struggled early against the Blackhawks, giving up the first three goals—two of which were on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%, and the Ducks’ defense added 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Calgary Team Defense
Defensively, the Flames gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2, they allowed another pair of goals in the 3rd, including a power-play goal and an empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.
Ducks vs Flames Trends
- Across the Ducks last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Although Calgary has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 6-4. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Ducks vs Flames Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flames to take down the Ducks at home. With the moneyline currently at -170, I’m placing my bet on the Flames straight-up.
For a puck line pick, we are going with the Flames to win and cover. Look for the Flames to win this one by multiple goals over the Ducks.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:January 30, 2025 Ducks, Flames