Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/24
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flames versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flames.
CALGARY FLAMES VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5
This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.
WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:
- In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flames winning this one 4-3.
- We like the Flames on the moneyline (+149)
- The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Will the Flames Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Heading into tonight’s game, the Flames are 11th in the Western Conference with an overall record of 33-30-5. In the Pacific Division, they are in 5th place and have gone 9-8 against division opponents.
On the road this season, Calgary has gone 15-14-4 and has lost their last two games away from home. As the underdog, the Flames have gone 18-16-3 this season.
Calgary enters the game with an overall puck line record of 34-34, including a mark of 18-15 on the road. So far, the Flames have 22 wins by multiple goals compared to 11 wins by just one goal.
Overall, Calgary’s average scoring margin is at -0.1 goals per game, and they have gone 25-12 against the puck line when listed as the underdog. In their last 10 road games, the Flames have a puck line record of 7-3.
For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.4. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 40-26-2.
Through their last three road contests, the Flames offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 5. Calgary posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
When looking at their offense, the Flames have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have a 17-16 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 15-14.
Calgary will be looking for a good game from Blake Coleman who leads the team in scoring with 28 goals, ranking 32nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 23 assists so far.
Defensively, the Canucks come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.8 shots per game against Vancouver. For the season, they are ranked 5th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.
Goalie Jacob Markstrom comes into the game having made 41 starts this season. So far, his record is 22-17 and he has a save percentage of 0.827%.
Will Vancouver Come Through as Home Favorites?
Heading into tonight’s game, the Canucks are in first place in the Western Conference and the Pacific Division with a record of 44-18-8. Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. At home this season, the Canucks are 23-7-4.
Against other teams in the Western Conference, Vancouver has gone 23-15 this season, and they have been favored in 47 of their 70 games. Overall, the Canucks have been favored in their last two games and have gone 30-12-5 as the favorite this year.
On the season, Vancouver has gone 38-32 against the puck line and 20-27 as the favorite. So far, the Canucks have 28 wins by multiple goals and have outscored opponents by an average of .8 goals per game.
At home, Vancouver has gone 19-15 against the puck line and 3-7 in their last ten games. In their last five games at home, the Canucks have gone just 2-3 vs. the puck line.
This season, Vancouver’s games are averaging 6.2 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Canucks currently have an over/under record of 36-30-4.
Across the Flames last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 5. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
When looking at their offense, the Canucks have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. Coming into the game, the Canucks have a 23-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 20-11.
Vancouver’s current leading scorer is Brock Boeser. This season, he has 36 goals, which puts him 14th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Boeser has 30 assists this season.
Vancouver defense takes on the Flames ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.8 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 5th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.
Goalie Casey DeSmith gets the start and has made 21 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-5, and his save percentage is 0.509%.