Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

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The Boston Bruins will visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome for an NHL regular season game. The game is scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Bruins hold a record of 20-18-1, while the Flames are at 16-18-4.

Boston’s head coach is Marco Sturm, and they play in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Calgary, coached by Ryan Huska, belongs to the Western Pacific Division. Both teams are aiming to improve their standings, with Boston ranked 14th in their conference and Calgary 13th in theirs.

Bruins vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Boston Bruins MoneyLine +116, Calgary Flames MoneyLine -137

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have struggled in their recent games. They have lost five in a row, with their latest loss against the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 4-1. During this stretch, they managed to score only 11 goals while conceding 26.

David Pastrnak has been a key player for the Bruins, scoring in two of the last five games. Morgan Geekie also contributed with goals and assists, but their efforts have not been enough. The Bruins’ power play has been inconsistent, with only three power play goals in this span.

Joonas Korpisalo has faced challenges in the net, allowing multiple goals in recent games. He has made some crucial saves but has been unable to prevent the high number of goals against. The defense has been under pressure, evident from the high number of hits and blocks recorded by the team.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames recently had a strong showing against the Edmonton Oilers at home. They won 3-2, with 32 shots on goal. Yegor Sharangovich scored one of the goals, and Dustin Wolf made 29 saves.

In another home game, the Flames defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3. Mikael Backlund led the team with two goals and one assist. The team had 26 shots on goal and kept the Golden Knights to three goals.

Against the Seattle Kraken, the Flames secured a 4-2 victory. They had an impressive 46 shots on goal, with a power play goal included. Dustin Wolf stood out with 21 saves on 23 shots, helping to keep the Kraken at bay.

BTB Betting Pick

The Calgary Flames are favored to win with a moneyline of -137 against the Boston Bruins, who are at +116. The Flames have a better rank in goals and assists this season, which could be key in this game. The projected score is Calgary 4, Boston 3. Based on these factors, picking Calgary to win straight up seems reasonable.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0 with odds of -111 for both the over and under. The projected total is 7 goals, suggesting a slightly higher-scoring game. Given the offensive stats and projected score, the recommendation is to take the over 6.0.