Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/15

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The Calgary Flames are set to visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. This NHL Regular Season game will be played on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

The Flames hold a record of 19-23-4, placing them 14th in the Western Conference. The Blackhawks stand at 19-20-7, ranking 12th in the conference. Both teams aim to improve their standings as they meet in Chicago.

Flames vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine -113, Calgary Flames MoneyLine -106

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames are coming off a recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, where they lost 5-3. In this game, they scored all three goals on power plays. Their goalie, Dustin Wolf, made 38 saves on 42 shots but allowed four goals.

In a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flames secured a close 2-1 victory. They managed 25 shots on goal and had strong defensive play with 18 blocks. Connor Zary contributed with a goal, while Matt Coronato also found the back of the net.

Over the past five games, the Flames have struggled, winning only once. Their defense ranks 10th in goals against, with 129. However, they are 8th in the league for shots on goal, showing they can generate offensive opportunities.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have shown mixed results in their recent games. They recently fell to the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 4-1. In this game, Tyler Bertuzzi managed to score the lone goal for the Blackhawks.

In their game against the Nashville Predators, the Blackhawks secured a 3-0 win. Connor Bedard provided two assists, helping the team to victory. This win demonstrated the team’s potential when they play strong defense.

The Blackhawks’ offensive strength was on display in their 7-3 win over the St. Louis Blues. They scored three power-play goals in that game. Spencer Knight was in goal, making 27 saves on 30 shots faced.

BTB Betting Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks are slightly favored against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -113. The Flames have a moneyline of -106. Based on the stats, the Blackhawks have a slight edge in goals and assists, suggesting they might win. The projected score is Blackhawks 3, Flames 2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. The under has better odds at -119, and both teams have low shutout stats. This suggests a lower scoring game. The projected total is 5 goals, so taking the under is a reasonable choice.