The visiting Calgary Flames hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to steal a win at Consol Energy Centre against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins were listed earlier today as -255 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 4.2-1.2 result in favor of the Penguins today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Pittsburgh Penguins are 33-22-8 overall while the Calgary Flames are 26-33-4. As for the totals, Pittsburgh is 25-26-12 on the OU, and Calgary is 32-27-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Calgary injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 22-rated Calgary Flames taking on the No. 12-rated Pittsburgh Penguins in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 2.71 goals per game, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.17 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 18.59% while the Flames defense kills off 73.6% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Calgary, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at -123 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Pittsburgh was a 4-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Rangers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
- Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Calgary's last 10 games
- Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Calgary is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Calgary
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing Calgary
Next Betting Matchups
Calgary home to San Jose, Monday, March 7th
Pittsburgh at New Jersey, Sunday, March 6th
