Philadelphia Flyers vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, NHL Odds
It’s New Years Eve in the NHL and we have a great matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames on tap. This is the second and final time these two teams will meet this season, after the Flames secured a 2-1 road win on Nov. 3.
Can the Flames take advantage of a travelling team on the second half of a back-to-back, or can the Flyers continue their consistent play and take down a weaker opponent?
The NHL odds board has Calgary listed as a short -102 favourite.
Flyers vs. Flames NHL Betting Odds
The Flyers and Flames meet twice per season as teams from different conferences. Calgary has won three straight meetings and 10 of the last 13, dating back to 2018.
On the puck line, both teams have been very impressive, as Philadelphia is 26-12 this season while Calgary is 24-15. In the game totals, the Flyers are 19-18-1 to the Over, while the Flames are 21-16-2.
Nazem Kadri (+170) has the best odds to score in this one, with Matt Coronato (+240) with the next best odds for the Flames. Trevor Zegras (+170) and Travis Konecny (+230) have the shortest odds for the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers continue a grueling Western Conference road trip, playing in their fourth of a five-game set. They have won three of their last four matchups, and have posted a 3-1-1 record over their last five. It is also their second game in as many nights, so fatigue could play a factor here. Zegras picked up a couple of helpers in Tuesday’s 6-3 win over Vancouver and his 39 points lead the Flyers in his first year with the club.
Philadelphia is third in the Metropolitan Division, and in range of the lead in the entire Eastern Conference.
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames have had a poor season overall, as expected, but have won two straight and four of their last five. They sit seventh in the Pacific Division with a record of 17-18-4.
The Flames are also red-hot at home, riding a 9-1-1 run at the Saddledome.
“We’re finding ways to win, been really good at home,” Blake Coleman told reporters. “It’s just that quiet confidence that we come into a game expecting to win, and when we don’t get a bounce, we’re unfazed by it, we keep chugging.”
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