Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday, January 10, 2026

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The Calgary Flames will travel to face the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. The game is set for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Flames have had a tough season with a record of 18-22-4. They rank 14th in their conference. The Penguins, with a record of 21-12-9, hold the 8th spot in their conference. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they meet on the ice.

Flames vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Flames +131, Penguins -158

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames are going through a tough stretch. They have lost their last four games. Their most recent game was against the Boston Bruins, which ended 4-1.

In their recent losses, the Flames have struggled offensively. They scored only one goal in each of their last three games. Despite having plenty of shots on goal, they haven’t been able to convert those into points.

Dustin Wolf has been the main goalie for the Flames this season. He has faced a lot of shots and has made many saves. However, the team needs more support in front of the net to help him out.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are on a winning streak. They have won their last five games. Their latest win was a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Sidney Crosby is having a strong season. He has 24 goals and 25 assists in 42 games. Erik Karlsson has also been contributing with 29 assists.

Goaltending has been steady for the Penguins. Stuart Skinner has 14 wins and 633 saves this season. He stopped 28 of 29 shots in the recent game against the Devils.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win against the Calgary Flames, with a moneyline of -158. Pittsburgh has shown better overall performance in goals and assists, ranking 9th and 8th compared to Calgary’s 23rd and 24th. The projected score is Pittsburgh 4, Calgary 3. Based on these factors, the pick is Pittsburgh to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with odds for the over at -121. Both teams have strong offensive stats, suggesting a high-scoring game. The projected total is 7 goals. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over 6.0 for this game.