Florida Panthers vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/20

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The Florida Panthers will travel to face the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The game is set for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Florida holds a record of 34-31-3 this season. They sit 14th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, Calgary has a record of 27-34-7 and ranks 15th in the Western Conference, also 7th in the Pacific Division.

Panthers vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers Puck Line -1.5 (+210), Calgary Flames Puck Line +1.5 (-271), Florida Panthers MoneyLine -114, Calgary Flames MoneyLine -107, Over 5.5 (-127), Under 5.5 (+106)

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong 4-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers. Sergei Bobrovsky was key, stopping all 21 shots for a shutout.

In their game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Panthers faced a tough 5-2 loss. Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk each contributed a goal, but it wasn’t enough. The Panthers managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t capitalize on power plays.

Against the Seattle Kraken, the Panthers struggled with a 6-2 loss. Eetu Luostarinen scored a goal and had four shots on goal. The Panthers matched Seattle in shots, but their defense couldn’t hold up.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames are coming off a narrow 2-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues. Connor Zary made a key contribution with a goal, while Victor Olofsson led with five shots on goal. The Flames managed to outshoot the Blues, with a total of 31 shots compared to the Blues’ 26.

In their recent game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Flames faced a 5-2 loss. Matt Coronato stood out with a goal and an assist. Despite the loss, the Flames registered 27 shots on goal, just two more than their opponent.

The Flames have shown a mix of outcomes in their last five games, including a 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils. John Beecher scored twice in that game, contributing to the team’s five goals. Goalie Dustin Wolf recorded 28 saves, helping to secure the victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored with a moneyline of -114. The Calgary Flames have a moneyline of -107. Given the Panthers’ stronger rank in goals and assists, the pick is for Florida to win. The projected score is Florida 3, Calgary 2.

The over/under line is set at 5.5. The odds favor the over at -127. Both teams have solid shooting stats, so the recommendation is to go with the over. The projected total is 5 goals, slightly below the line, but the offensive capabilities suggest potential for higher scoring.