| 41-29-4 | March 28, 2014, 09:00 PM | Scotiabank Saddledome | 30-36-7 |
Hockey bettors look for value at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday as host Calgary battles the New York Rangers in hockey odds action.
The Flames currently sport a record of 30-36-7. The Rangers are 41-29-4. Betting totals have seen the Flames post a 32-38-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Rangers have gone 29-36-9 against the number.View New York Rangers vs Calgary Flames Odds and Stats.
The visitors opened as -147 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Flames at No. 3 and the Rangers at No. 11 heading into this contest.
New York won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Flyers on March 26. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -143 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Calgary was a 3-2 loser at home against the Ducks. Bettors on Anaheim at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Calgary's No. 21-ranked offense (2.53 goals per game) against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.42 goals per game allowed. The Flames Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.18% rate while the Rangers have a 84.58% rate on the penalty kill.
Next up:
New York at Edmonton, Sunday, March 30th
Calgary at Ottawa, Sunday, March 30th
