St. Louis Blues vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/18

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The St. Louis Blues will visit the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The game is part of the NHL Regular Season. It will take place at the Scotiabank Saddledome and start at 9:30 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

The Blues have a record of 27-30-10 this season. They rank 13th in their conference and 7th in their division. On the other side, the Flames hold a 26-34-7 record. They sit 15th in their conference and 7th in their division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Blues vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: March 18, 2026
  • Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues -118, Calgary Flames +100

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have shown mixed results in recent games. They faced the Winnipeg Jets on March 15, 2026, and lost 3-2 despite taking 31 shots on goal. Dylan Holloway and Dalibor Dvorsky scored the goals for the Blues in that game.

Earlier, the Blues had a strong game against the Edmonton Oilers, winning 3-2. Cam Fowler contributed with a goal and an assist. This game saw the Blues take 25 shots and make 18 hits, showcasing their effort on the ice.

In another recent game, the Blues beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1. Jimmy Snuggerud was a key player, scoring two goals. The Blues only took 17 shots on goal but made them count with solid goaltending from Jordan Binnington, who made 31 saves on 32 shots.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They faced the Detroit Red Wings and lost 5-2. In that game, Matt Coronato and Morgan Frost each scored a goal for the Flames.

Earlier in the week, the Flames played against the New York Islanders. They lost a close game 3-2. Blake Coleman and Mikael Backlund each found the net in that game.

Despite their recent losses, the Flames did manage a win against the New Jersey Devils. They took the game 5-4 with John Beecher scoring twice. Kevin Bahl and Mikael Backlund also contributed with goals in this game.

BTB Betting Pick

The St. Louis Blues are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -118. The Blues have higher rankings in goals and assists, which supports their position as favorites. The projected score is 3-2 in favor of the Blues, making them a solid pick for this game.

The over/under line is set at 5.5, with the over slightly favored at -117. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Blues ranked 22nd and the Flames 25th in goals. Given the projected score of 3-2, the total is expected to stay under 5.5, making the under a reasonable pick.