Calgary Flames vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25
The Flames and Hockey Club are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hockey Club will host the game at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Hockey Club are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Flames.
CALGARY FLAMES VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.
WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:
- With the Hockey Club being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 3-2 in favor of the Hockey Club.
- Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)
Will Calgary Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Calgary fell to 35-26-12 with their 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames trailed early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. As +1.5 goal underdogs, Calgary failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to seal the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.
Calgary’s offense managed 2 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first. The Flames had 22 giveaways in the game.
Mantha’s goal came on a power play in the second period. Sharangovich scored in the third, with Kevin Bahl picking up his 5th assist of the season.
Defensively, the Flames struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds into the game. After tying the score at 2-2, they allowed another goal 10:10 into the third period and a late empty-netter. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.
Is It the Hockey Club Game to Lose at Home?
Utah Hockey Club fell to 33-29-12 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. As the underdogs on the puck line, Utah couldn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 7, pushing the game over the line.
Utah led 2-0 before the Golden Knights scored four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for Utah in the loss.
Utah Hockey Club fired 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Vegas, with Alexander Kerfoot netting his second goal of the season. Ian Cole followed with his first goal, while Logan Cooley added his second. The team recorded 13 giveaways.
Cooley also picked up his 8th assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed two assists, bringing his total to 2 for the season. Maveric Lamoureux added his first assist.
Utah’s defense struggled late, allowing four straight goals after taking a 2-0 lead over Vegas. They gave up the tying goal with just one second left in the 2nd period and the game-winner 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage, while the defense recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.