The Calgary Flames (37-27-13) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (34-35-8) on Wednesday, April 9th. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. Both the Flames and Ducks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Flames vs Ducks

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 37-27-13. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. They eventually tied it up in the third, but Edmonton responded with two more goals to seal the game.

The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Flames’ first goal came at 15:27 in the second period, after the Oilers had already scored twice.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks’ playoff hopes took another hit with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, dropping their record to 34-35-8. Anaheim entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short of the over.

Anaheim fell behind early, allowing two goals in the first period. The Blackhawks extended their lead to 3-0 before the Ducks finally got on the board in the third period with a goal from Brock McGinn at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal for the Ducks, but it came with just four seconds left in the game.

Calgary Offense Breakdown

Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year, tying the game 2-2 in the third period.

Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his fifth assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames struggled with giveaways, recording 22 in the game.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim’s offense fired 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 another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

The Ducks were held scoreless until McGinn’s goal at 9:44 in the third period. Mason McTavish’s late power-play goal was assisted by Troy Terry, his fifth assist of the season, and Ryan Strome, who picked up his fourth assist.

Calgary Team Defense

Defensively, the Flames gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more in the third, including the game-winner at the 9:50 mark and an empty-netter with just three seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames’ defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two first-period goals and another late in the second, all before the Ducks scored. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. Two of the goals he allowed came on the power play, and another came at the 17:43 mark of the 3rd period.

Flames vs Ducks Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Flames have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last five home games, Anaheim has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
• The last three games that Anaheim was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 1-4 against the spread.

Flames vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to take down the Flames at home. With the moneyline currently at +123, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks straight-up.

Our projections have the Ducks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Ducks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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