The Carolina Hurricanes and the Calgary Flames meet Thursday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Saddledome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames prediction.
Carolina Hurricanes Recap
The Carolina Hurricanes will be out to build on a 3-2 OT win in their last game against the Edmonton Oilers. After this game, Carolina will meet the Kraken, Canucks, and Bruins.
‘Canes Looking To Keep Momentum Going
Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas share the team lead with 6 points including a pair of goals and 4 assists while Shayne Gostisbehere has a team-high 4 goals as part of his 5 points. Andrei Svechnikov has 4 points with 3 assists and Jesperi Kotkaniemi has 4 assists and Seth Jarvis has 3 points with 2 assists. Jack Roslovic and Jackson Blake each have a pair of goals as well on the year. Pyotr Kochetkov has gone 1-1 with a 3.05 GAA and an .867 save percentage in goal for Carolina so far this year while Frederik Andersen is 2-1 with a 1.64 GAA and a .939 save percentage on the year.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a shootout win.
- The favorites have won each of the Flames’ last six games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five home games following a shootout win.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary Flames Recap
The Calgary Flames come into this one looking to keep their streak going after a 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh last time out. After this game, Calgary will welcome Winnipeg to town for an all-Canadian matchup.
Flames Looking To Stay Hot
Rasmus Andersson leads the Flames with 8 points including 3 goals and a team-high 5 assists while Jonathan Huberdeau has 6 points with 3 goals and 3 assists. Nazem Kadri has 5 points with 3 goals and Connor Zary has 5 points with 3 assists, while Martin Pospisil and Andrei Kuzmenko each have 5 points apiece with a goal and 4 assists. Mackenzie Weegar has 4 goals with 3 points while Anthony Mantha has 4 points with 2 goals and 2 assists and Blake Coleman has 4 points with 3 assists. In goal for Calgary, Dustin Wolf is 3-0 with a 2.30 GAA and a .936 save percentage while Dan Vladar is 2-0-1 with a 2.63 GAA and an .890 save percentage on the year.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Hurricanes have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Flames have won each of their last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have lost the first period in five of their last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Flames Prediction
I’m leaning towards the Flames here. Should be a great game, and side-by-side, Carolina is the more proven team from a historical standpoint. However, I think that Calgary has earned the benefit of the doubt given their strong start to the year, and I think that Carolina’s just a bit overpriced here. Give me Calgary.