The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Calgary and Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, with the host Flames trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Calgary Flames in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -108 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.1-2.3 result in favor of the Flames. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames currently sport a record of 19-16-2. The Anaheim Ducks are 17-12-7. Betting totals have seen the Flames post a 15-17-5 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Ducks have gone 13-12-11 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Anaheim injuries news.
The Ducks - Flames odds would favor the Flames if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Calgary is rated No. 8 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Anaheim is at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Calgary's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.7 goals per game, against a Ducks defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.83 goals allowed. The Flames power play is averaging 19.17% while the Ducks defense kills off 80.8% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Anaheim, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Sharks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -106 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
In their last action, Calgary was a 6-3 Sportsbook on the road against the Avalanche. Bettors on Calgary at -130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Anaheim is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Anaheim is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games on the road
- Calgary is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
- Calgary is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
- Calgary is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
- Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Vancouver, Friday, December 30th
Calgary home to Arizona, Saturday, December 31st
