Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Flames and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flames.
CALGARY FLAMES VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5
This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:
- Based on projections, we have the Penguins coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Penguins on the moneyline
- The Penguins should also cover at -1.5
Can the Flames Lock in a Road Win?
Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 12-8-4. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total line was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third. However, Edmonton pulled ahead with a goal at 9:50 in the third and added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left.
Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.
The Flames had 22 giveaways and were shut out in the first period. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 4th assist on Mantha’s goal.
Defensively, the Flames allowed an early goal just 20 seconds into the first period and another at 11:48, putting them in a 2-0 hole. After tying the game 2-2 in the third, they gave up two more goals—one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 13 hits and 4 takeaways.
Will the Penguins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Pittsburgh improved to 9-12-4 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept Montreal scoreless until the third period.
Sidney Crosby found the net twice in Pittsburgh’s 3-1 victory over Montreal, bringing his goal tally to 5 this season. He scored the game’s first goal and added a second on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte contributed with his 2nd goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds remaining.
The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored their first goal at 4:03 in the first period, added another at 1:20 in the second, and secured their third with just 45 seconds left in the game.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on a strong performance, having given up just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. The Penguins also added 5 takeaways and 19 hits.