The Calgary Flames, led by Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau, are set to take the ice against Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, and the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in a Pacific Division tilt. The match will get going at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, and you’ll be able to watch it live on CBC Sports.
Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks Odds
Moneyline and Over/Under (O/U) odds have not yet been posted for this matchup.
Vancouver is 30-25 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 5.7 units this year. That winning percentage, the best in the Pacific Division in this young season, is a welcomed improvement over the 35-47 record from the 2018-19 season campaign. Of its 55 games this season, 28 have gone over the total, while 24 have gone under and just three have pushed. The team’s 17-8 SU at home this year.
The Canucks have been able to convert on 22.6 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated 16th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 80.9 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 29.8 saves per game with a .916 save percentage, Jacob Markstrom (20-18-3) has been the primary goalkeeper for Vancouver this season. If the Nucks decide to give him a rest, however, Vancouver may turn to Thatcher Demko (10-8-8 record, .909 save percentage, 2.92 goals against average).
On the other hand, Calgary is 27-28 straight up (SU) and has lost 8.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far. A total of 28 of its contests have gone under the total, while 24 have gone over and just three have pushed. As an away team , the Flames are 14-14 SU.
The Flames have converted on 19.7 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 16th overall and it’s successfully defended 81.2 percent of all opponent power plays.
David Rittich (2.88 goals against average and .909 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Calgary. Rittich is averaging 28.2 saves per game and owns a 20-19-5 record.
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks
Prediction: SU Winner – Canucks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- The Canucks are 3-2 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Flames are 6-1 in shootouts.
- Over Calgary’s last ten games, four of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 0-4 in those games).
- Calgary skaters created 16.3 hits per game last season, while the Nucks forced 21.9 hits per matchup.
