Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for Friday, January 23, 2026

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The Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames meet at the Scotiabank Saddledome for an NHL regular season game. The Capitals come into this game with a record of 24-21-6. They currently hold the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference and are ranked 6th in the Metropolitan Division.

The Flames, with a 21-24-5 record, are hosting this game. They sit 14th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Pacific Division. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

Capitals vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Washington Capitals vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Washington Capitals Puck Line: -1.5 (+177)
  • Calgary Flames Puck Line: +1.5 (-219)
  • Washington Capitals MoneyLine: -139
  • Calgary Flames MoneyLine: +118
  • Over/Under: 6.0

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had a tough stretch recently, losing their last four games. Their most recent game against the Vancouver Canucks ended in a close 4-3 loss. Despite scoring two power play goals, the Capitals couldn’t secure the win.

Key players have stepped up, though. Dylan Strome was impressive against the Canucks, scoring two goals and adding an assist. John Carlson also contributed with two assists, demonstrating his playmaking abilities.

Looking at the season stats, the Capitals rank 8th in goals with 162 and 10th in assists with 276. Their defensive efforts include 783 blocks, placing them 6th in the league. The Capitals will look to improve their current form as they continue their road games.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had mixed results in their recent home games. They lost 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins despite putting up 19 shots. Dustin Wolf was in goal and made 21 saves but let in four goals.

In another recent game, the Flames fell 2-1 against the New Jersey Devils. They recorded 22 shots on goal but only managed to score once. Nazem Kadri scored the lone goal for the Flames in this game.

The Flames saw success against the New York Islanders with a 4-2 win. They scored four goals from 19 shots. Kevin Bahl had two assists, and Dustin Wolf made 28 saves in this winning effort.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a MoneyLine of -139. The Flames are at +118. The Capitals have better skater stats, ranking higher in goals and assists. This suggests a stronger offensive performance. The projected score is Washington 4, Calgary 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -108 and the under at -114. Both teams have similar goaltending stats, with Washington allowing 137 goals and Calgary 138. Given the offensive capabilities of both teams, the over is the recommended pick. The projected total is 7 goals, which supports the over bet.