Flames vs. Blues prediction, odds, selection

The Calgary Flames looking to avenge their latest loss as they face the St. Louis Blues. Time to continue our NHL odds series with Flames-Blues prediction and pick.

The Flames enter the game at 21-15-7, which is good for fourth in the Pacific Division. Right now, the Fire are in a playoff spot, which they are The Flames are considering a trade to bolster their roster. Meanwhile, the Blues are 21-20-4 on the year, sitting in sixth place in the Central Division and just three points behind the Fire for the final Western Conference playoff spot.

These two teams played against each other in the last game. In that game, Cody Parajko he scored just 49 seconds into the game for the Blues to take a 1-0 lead. After a scoreless second period, Kevin Bahl scored his second goal of the year to tie the game. However, just five minutes later, Radek Faksa scored for the Blues to take the lead. Jordan Binnington would stop 26 of 27 shots as the Blues beat the Flames 2-1.

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NHL odds: Flames-Blues odds

Calgary Flames: +1.5 (-215)

Moneiline: +122

St. Louis Blues: -1.5 (+172)

Money line: -146

Over: 5.5 (-118)

Less: 5.5 (-102)

How to watch the Flames vs. the Blues

Time: 8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT

TV: ESPN+

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Why might flames cover the spread/win

The Flames were led by Jonathan Huberdeau, who leads the team in goals and points this year while playing on the front line. He enters the game with 18 goals and 14 assists, good for a total of 32 points. He also has five goals and five assists on the power play. Huberdow joins Nazem Kadri, who is second on the team in points this year. Kadri enters the game with 15 goals and 14 assists, good for 29 points. Rounding out the line is Martin Pospišil, who has two goals and 11 assists this year.

Meanwhile, Blake Coleman and Matt Coronato were solid on the second line. Coleman is fourth on the team in points with nine goals and 13 assists. Coronato is third on the team with ten goals and 13 assists. Coronato also has two goals and seven assists on the power play this year.

Dustin Wolff is expected to be in goal for the Flames in this match. He is 15-6-2 on the year with a 2.50 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. Wolff is 13th in the NHL in goals-against average, while seventh in save percentage. He has won four of his last five starts, allowing two or fewer goals in four of five as well, while posting a save percentage over .920 in those four games.

Why the Blues might cover the spread/win

Jordan Kyrou currently leads the Blues in goals and points, who is on the second line. He enters the game with 19 goals and 19 assists, good for 38 points. Kyrow scored five and added five assists on the power play. He is joined on the line by Braden Schenn. Shen has eight goals and 17 assists. Rounding out the line is Dylan Holloway, who has 15 goals and 17 assists, third on the team in points.

Meanwhile, Robert Thomas leads the top line and is second on the team in points while leading the team in assists. He has 11 goals and 22 assists this year. Tomas is joined by Pavel Buchenevich on the top line. Buchnevic enters the game with 11 goals and 18 assists on the year, fourth on the team in points. Finally, Jake Neighbors rounds out the line, coming in with 11 goals and 10 assists on the year.

Jordan Binnington is expected to be in goal for this goal. He is 12-16-3 on the year with a .900 save percentage and 2.79 goals against average. Binnington has been solid of late, allowing two or fewer goals in four of his last five starts and going 3-2-0 in those five games.

Final Flames-Blues Prediction & Pick

The Blues are the odds-on favorites in this NHL game. Although they won their last game against Calgary just a few days earlier, Dustin Wolff was not in goal in that game, which will make the difference in this one. The Flames are 13th in the NHL in total goals per game, but are scoring just 2.63 goals per game this year. Still, the Blues aren’t much better, scoring just 2.80 goals per game this year while ranking 15th in the NHL in goals per game. With the Flames having Wolff in net, unlike last game, take them to win this one.

Final Flames-Blues Prediction & Pick: Flames ML (+122)