Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/14

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The NHL regular season is underway, and fans are in for a game at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Vegas Golden Knights, with a record of 1-1-2, will visit the Calgary Flames, who stand at 1-2-0. This game is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM, and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Both teams are in the Western Pacific Division, making this an early-season division game. The Golden Knights are led by head coach Bruce Cassidy and hold the second spot in their division. Meanwhile, the Flames, coached by Ryan Huska, are currently ranked eighth. Fans can expect both teams to be eager for a win to improve their standing in the division.

Golden Knights vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Vegas Golden Knights Puck Line: -1.5 (+158)
    • Calgary Flames Puck Line: +1.5 (-193)
    • Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine: -159
    • Calgary Flames MoneyLine: +134
    • Over: 6.0 (+100)
    • Under: 6.0 (-122)

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have experienced a mixed start to their season. In their recent game against the Seattle Kraken, they lost by a narrow margin of 2-1. Their performance against the San Jose Sharks was better, securing a 4-3 win.

Jack Eichel stands out as a key player for the Golden Knights. In the current season, he has contributed with 2 goals and 5 points in 3 games. Mark Stone also adds value, with 5 points from 3 games, though he has yet to score a goal.

In goal, Akira Schmid and Adin Hill have split duties. Schmid has 1 win with 20 saves and 3 goals against. Hill has played in 2 games, making 41 saves with 7 goals against.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have faced challenges in their recent games. They lost 4-2 to the St. Louis Blues on October 11. Before that, they suffered a 5-1 loss against the Vancouver Canucks on October 9.

Despite these results, there are players to watch on the Flames’ roster. Matt Coronato has been a key player, scoring two goals and one assist in three games. Blake Coleman has also contributed with one goal and 11 hits.

In goal, Dustin Wolf has been the main option for Calgary. He has played three games with 77 saves but has allowed 12 goals. The Flames will look to improve their performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -159. The Flames have a moneyline of +134. Given the Golden Knights’ stronger performance in goals and assists, they are the recommended pick to win the game. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Vegas.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0, with the under at -122. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with a combined total of 16 goals in their recent games. The projected total of 7 suggests taking the over as the better option for this matchup.