The Anaheim Ducks (33-33-8) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (35-27-12) on Thursday, April 3rd. 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 9:30 ET.

Ducks vs Flames

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 33-33-8 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Anaheim trailed 3-0 before finally getting on the board in the third period. Brock McGinn scored at 9:44, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped them to 35-27-12 on the season. The Flames trailed early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. As +1.5 goal underdogs, Calgary failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark.

After falling behind 2-0, the Flames tied it with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers pulled ahead with a goal at 9:50 in the third and sealed the win with an empty-netter at 19:57.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second goal as well, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period, with McGinn’s goal. They recorded 16 offensive giveaways in the game. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, while Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense managed just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted 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 took 31 shots on goal but were hindered by 22 giveaways. They registered three assists, with Tyson Barrie earning his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal and Kevin Bahl picking up his fifth assist on Sharangovich’s tally.

Anaheim Team Defense

Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up four goals to Chicago. They allowed the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%.

Calgary Team Defense

The Flames’ defense got off to a rough start, giving up the first two goals of the game, and they allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter with just three seconds remaining. Dan Vladar made 27 saves, finishing with a 90% save percentage. Defensively, the Flames had 15 blocks, 13 hits, and 4 takeaways.

Ducks vs Flames Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Across their three previous home games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Calgary has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Ducks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 6-4.

Ducks vs Flames Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flames to come out with a win against the Ducks while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -161, I’m placing my bet on the Flames to win outright.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Ducks to cover. Even if the Flames secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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