Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, NHL Odds
The Canucks ride a two-game losing streak into Calgary after dropping a 6-3 decision in Minnesota on Thursday night, and now sit four points back of Dallas in the race for the second wild card in the Western Conference with just four games remaining. The Flames close out their home schedule on a high after clinching the Pacific Division title with Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Stars,
The Canucks have made steady gains since opening as lengthy +217 underdogs, climbing to a +187 bet, while Calgary has faded to a -225 favourite. The total has held steady since opening at 6.0, but with the backing of 91% of sports bettors, the OVER has emerged as a short -125 bet.
Canucks vs. Flames NHL Betting Odds
Saturday night’s matchup at Scotiabank Saddledome marks the fourth and final regular season meeting between these Pacific Division rivals. The Flames earned the win in two of their three previous dates with Vancouver, and has gone 12-5-0 in 17 head-to-head meetings since February 2019. That includes a narrow 1-0 victory in their most recent home date, back on January 29. Home teams have fared well of late when these teams tangle, claiming victory in five of seven overall. The Flames have also skated away with two points in 10 of the Canucks’ past 14 visits. High scoring has been commonplace, with the OVER enjoying a 4-1-1 run in totals betting. In addition, there has been little suspense when these teams clash, with 14 of their past 17 meetings getting settled by multi-goal margins.
The Canucks have not helped their own cause, dropping two straight after returning to postseason contention with six straight wins. However, the Canucks have been one of the NHL’s top road teams since January, going 12-4-2 in their past 18 away contests. With Thursday’s victory, the Flames have now won eight of 10 including three of four at home. They have limited opponents to two or fewer goals on seven occasions over that stretch, while averaging over four goals per game.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks’ season-long injury woes continued last week, with Bo Horvat suffering a season-ending leg injury. While Horvat’s absence is a blow to the Canucks offence, Elias Pettersson has maintained his recent torrid pace. The talented Swede scored twice in Thursday’s loss in Minnesota, and have now tallied nine goals and 16 points over his past eight outings.
Calgary Flames
While the Flames have locked up the Pacific Division title, they still have plenty to play for. Currently trailing Minnesota by one point, the club remains in pursuit of the second best record in the West, which would ensure them home ice advantage if they reach the Western Conference Final and top-seeded Colorado does not.
Several players are also closing in personal milestones. Both Johnny Gaudreau and Elias Lindholm are both in reach of 40 goals. However, the duo have been held scoreless over the past two games, and have racked up just four combined points in three dates with the Canucks this season.
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