Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/25

Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Flames face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens.

MONTREAL CANADIENS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 8th.

WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+115)
• The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Montreal Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Montreal’s record dropped to 30-27-6 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.

Trailing 2-0, Montreal got on the board with a goal from Christian Dvorak at 14:28 in the third period. However, the Penguins sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15.

Montreal’s offense was held in check in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak scoring his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens registered 26 shots on goal but were unable to capitalize on any of their 20 offensive possessions that ended in giveaways.

Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season on Dvorak’s goal, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist. The Canadiens were unable to convert on the power play.

Defensively, the Canadiens gave up the first two goals of the game before allowing a late empty-netter to the Penguins. The first goal came at 15:57 in the first period, followed by another at 18:40 in the second. Montreal’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits, while Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage.

Does Calgary Have What it Takes at Home?

Calgary fell to 29-24-10 with a 4-2 road loss to the Oilers. The Flames trailed 2-0 early, as Edmonton scored just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary managed to tie it up, but the Oilers pulled away with two more goals.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 6. As underdogs on the puck line, Calgary failed to cover. The Flames’ first goal came at 15:27 in the second period, and they tied it up at 15:32 in the third before Edmonton responded.

Calgary managed 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 in the third.

Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund earned his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames recorded 22 giveaways in the game.

Calgary’s defense struggled early, giving up the first two goals of the game. The first came just 20 seconds into the 1st period, followed by another at the 11:48 mark. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, they allowed two more goals, including the game-winner at 9:50 in the 3rd period. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.