Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Canucks vs. Flames NHL Odds
Looking for Vancouver Canucks Vs. Calgary Flames free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Canucks taking on the Flames on Wednesday December 14th at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Canucks Flames matchup.
(12-13-3) Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames (13-11-5)
Date: Wednesday December 14th
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Canucks +125 Flames -163 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Canucks +1.5 -188 Flames -1.5 +138
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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In a Canadian west coast battle, we’re enlightened to witness a true rivalry at its finest. Further adding to the heat, Calgary’s goaltender used to be the road team’s starter, and will love nothing more than to shut out his former squad.
The former statement may come to fruition, as The Flames have dominated Vancouver in their last 6 matchups(5-1 record).
Vancouver Canucks
After rattling off three amazing wins in a row, The Canucks unfortunately we’re shut out at home against Minnesota. With that being said, they’re undefeated in their last 5 road games, dating back a month.
Offensively speaking, The Canucks are averaging an impressive 3.5 goals(9th), on just 30.2 shots(21st) per outing.
Vancouver’s most valuable asset on offense is their powerplay, as they’re ranked 7th, by boasting a 27.3 PP%.
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Defensively, Vancouver’s permitting a monstrous 3.9 goals(30th), on 32.7 shots against(22nd) per tilt.
Further adding to their detriment, is their terrible penalty killing percentage(68.2%), which ranks 30th as well.
Starting goaltender Spencer Martin is expected to defend the net in Calgary. He’s currently boasting a 8-3-1 record, by tallying a 3.45 GAA, and 0.891 SV%.
Calgary Flames
Woefully, The Flames are now on a three game skid, last winning at home against Minnesota. Before the losing streak, they were 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Offensively, Calgary’s getting off an elite 33.9 shots(5th), and 3.0 goals(21st) per matchup.
To add to this, The Flames are lamentably scoring on just 20.2% of their powerplays. Unfortunately, ranking towards the bottom of the NHL, at 25th.
Defensively speaking, Calgary’s extravagantly ranked 4th for shots against(28.5), but sadly 16th for goals against(3.0).
Penalty killing wise, Calgary’s ranked 6th across all teams, as they’re posting a splendid 81.4 PK%.
Jacob Markstrom(8-7-3) is slated to defend the throne for the home team on Wednesday night. Jacob’s boasting a 2.81 GAA, and a 0.897 SV% to boot.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Vancouver is 5-0 SU in their last 5 road games.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver’s last 8 games playing on 3 days rest.
- Calgary is 10-1 SU in their last 11 Wednesday games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary’s last 6 games when playing the fourth game of a 4 in 6 days situation.
- Vancouver is 1-4 SU in these teams last 5 matchups.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of the last 7 games these teams have played. (One push)
Free Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames NHL Prediction
The Flames must be stoked to get back home where they’re sporting a 10-5-1 record this season, as they’ve been dismissal on the road with a 3-6-2 record to boot. Although they’re up against an elite road team, who’s 5-0 in their last 5 and 7-6-2 on the season.
As aforementioned, Vancouver’s played lackluster hockey against Calgary as of late, going 1-4 in their past 5 matchups against one another. With that being said, they’ve yet to face off this year, and Vancouver appears to be in better form going into this game.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Canucks Moneyline (+125)
All things considered, we’re going to go out on a limb and take the road dog to continue their amazing play away from Rogers Arena.
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