Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

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The Calgary Flames will travel to UBS Arena to play against the New York Islanders. This NHL regular season game is set for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Calgary holds a 26-32-7 record and sits at 15th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Islanders have a 37-24-5 record and rank 7th in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will look to improve their standings as they face each other.

Flames vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New York Islanders MoneyLine -171, Calgary Flames MoneyLine +144

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames recently played five games, winning two and losing three. In their latest game, they won against the New Jersey Devils, 5-4. John Beecher stood out with two goals and three blocks.

The Flames faced a tough loss against the New York Rangers, ending with a score of 0-4. They only managed 21 shots on goal. Matt Coronato led the team in shots with six but didn’t score.

Calgary’s top players include Mikael Backlund and Morgan Frost. Backlund has 37 points this season, while Frost has 32 points. In goal, Dustin Wolf has 19 wins and 1145 saves this season.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have shown mixed results in their recent games. They faced a 3-2 loss against the Los Angeles Kings at home. Emil Heineman was the standout player, scoring both goals for the Islanders.

In a previous game, the Islanders secured a 4-3 win against the St. Louis Blues. Mathew Barzal led the team with one goal and two assists. The Islanders’ power play was effective, contributing two goals to their victory.

Bo Horvat has been a key player for the Islanders throughout the season. In recent games, he contributed goals and assists, showing his offensive skills. The team ranks 14th in shots on goal, which reflects their attacking mindset.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are favored to win with a moneyline of -171. The Calgary Flames have a moneyline of +144. With the Islanders ranked higher in goals against and saves, the pick is New York Islanders to win. The projected score is Islanders 3, Flames 2.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. The skater stats show both teams have strong offensive capabilities, but their defense is also solid. Considering these factors, the pick is under 5.5 goals. The projected total score is 5 goals.