Flames vs Canucks

The Calgary Flames Look To Start Their Season With A Win

Calgary finished last season 5th in the Pacific Division with a 13-13 record in divisional games. Overall, they were 38-39-5, placing them 11th in the Western Conference with a 24-26 record in those matchups. At home, the Flames went 21-19-1, while on the road, they finished 17-20-4.

As favorites, Calgary went 19-16-2, but struggled against the puck line, going 11-26. As underdogs, they were 23-23-3 straight-up and 14-31 against the puck line. Their over/under record for the season was 46-34-2.

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Start Their Season With A Win

Last season, the Flames finished with a 50-23-9 record, placing them 1st in the Pacific Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. Their divisional record was 17-9, and they went 29-21 in Conference play. At home, Calgary went 27-9-5, while on the road, they were 23-14-4.

Against the puck line, the Flames went 31-51, with 19 wins by one goal and 31 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 41-37-4, and their games averaged 6.1 goals per game.

Calgary Offense Breakdown

Last season, Calgary’s offense was quite average, ranking 16th in the NHL with 3.1 goals per game. They also placed 16th in assists. The Flames were 13th in shots on goal, averaging 31.2 per game.

Despite their average overall offensive performance, Calgary excelled in shorthanded goals, ranking 3rd in the NHL. However, they were 18th in power play goals. The Flames had the fewest giveaways in the league, ranking 32nd.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

Last season, the Canucks were among the NHL’s top offensive teams, ranking 6th with 3.4 goals per game. They also finished 7th in assists. Their power play was strong, ranking 8th in the league, and they were 7th in shorthanded goals.

Despite their success, the Canucks were 26th in shots on goal, averaging just 28.3 per game. They also ranked 5th in giveaways.

Calgary Team Defense

Defensively, the Flames ranked 19th in the NHL last season, allowing three goals per game on average. They were 12th in takeaways and 19th in shots allowed per game. Calgary recorded two shutouts, placing them 7th in the league.

Vancouver Team Defense

Vancouver’s defense was among the NHL’s best last season, finishing 6th in goals allowed at 2.6 per game. They were also 6th in shots on goal allowed and recorded six shutouts, which ranked 3rd in the league.

Despite being 24th in takeaways, the Canucks ranked 4th in defensive hits. They limited opponents to 28.5 shots on goal per game, which was the 6th lowest in the NHL.

Flames vs Canucks Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Flames have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Through their last ten home games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Flames have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Flames vs Canucks Prediction

If you’re looking for a straight moneyline bet, then the Canucks are the way to go. However, with a payout of -205, you might consider using this bet as a leg of a parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Flames to cover. Even in the event of a Canucks victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Flames should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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