Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames 3/10/23 – The Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames both hope to improve on their disappointing seasons. The Ducks currently hold a 21-35-9 record, the third-worst record in the Western Conference; while, the Flames boast 29-23-13 record and have made some headway by winning back-to-back games to move closer towards wild card position within the conference. As both teams strive for improvement within both divisions and conferences, this upcoming game promises to be exciting for the online bettors to place their bets. NHL betting picks today are in favor of Calgary Flames to win against Anaheim Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames
Date & Time: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Betting Odds
Ducks
Moneyline: +255
Puckline: +1.5 (+103)
Total: 6 over (-122)
Flames
Moneyline: -333
Puckline: -1.5 (-127)
Total: 6 under (-101)
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks have had a season to forget, with their offense struggling and scoring just 2.49 goals per game. Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry and Mason Mctavish have scored 53 goals and 88 assists between them; however the rest of their offense has struggled – only six active skaters have scored 10 or more goals this year; thus leaving opponents with an easy path to eliminate them from contention. The offense has struggled, while the defense has been one of the worst in the league, allowing 4.03 goals per game with eight goals allowed over the last two games. Cam Fowler and Kevin Shattenkirk have combined for 3.6 defensive point shares but other members of the unit have struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on goal with ease. Goaltender John Gibson also has had an off-day; his 0.902 save percentage and 3.89 goals-against average on 1,643 shots is significantly below his league average – -5.3 goals saved above average.
The Calgary Flames have had a difficult season, but their offense has kept them in playoff contention, scoring 3.05 goals per game with six goals scored in two recent games. Elias Lindholm, Tyler Toffoli, and Nazem Kadri lead the top two lines with 65 goals and 88 assists respectively; but everyone else on the offense has also contributed: Jonathan Huberdeau, Mikael Backlund, Dillon Dube have combined for 43 goals and 78 assists while Rasmus Andersson and Noah Hanifin from the point have added 12 goals and 55 assists respectively to open up the offense further. The offense has excelled, yet the defense has struggled, allowing 3.03 goals per game. Andersson and Hanifin combined for 7.3 defensive point shares, yet other members of the unit have struggled, allowing opponents to shoot from distance with ease. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has also had an off-day with a 0.893 save percentage and 2.89 goals-against average on 1,153 shots with -13.7 above average saves.
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim’s last 6 games. Anaheim are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games. Anaheim are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against Calgary. Anaheim are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary. Anaheim are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary’s last 6 games. Calgary are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. Calgary are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games at home. Calgary are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Calgary’s last 12 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary’s last 6 games played in March.
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Free Pick
The Ducks are determined to pull off an upset and offer great odds as road Underdogs. Unfortunately, Calgary is in contention for a playoff spot and looks like they’ll take control of this game from the start. The Flames hope to build off their recent shutout and shutout the Ducks offense. The Flames will dominate and cover the puckline in a commanding victory on home ice according to NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5 (-127)
