Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks 3/31/23 – The Calgary Flames will travel to Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks. Calgary boasts a record of 34-26-15, while Vancouver has an overall record of 34-34-6. These teams have faced off twice this season with each side taking one matchup. However, Calgary Flames are the best bet tonight on NHL betting sites to win in this game.
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks
Date & Time: Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Arena
TV: ESPN+
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks 3/31/23 Betting Odds
Flames
Moneyline: -123
Puckline: -1.5 (+200)
Total: 6.5 over (-115)
Canucks
Moneyline: +111
Puckline: +1.5 (-240)
Total: 6.5 under (+104)
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Analysis
Calgary Flames was a favorite in their last game and surprised the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 with goals from Andrew Mangiapane and Walker Duehr. Jacob Markstrom had another outstanding performance in goal, stopping 32 out of 33 shots he faced. The offense has been clicking for the Flames recently; five or more goals in five of their last nine matches; ranking 19th for goals per game and second for shots per game respectively. On defense, Calgary ranks 15th overall in goals against per game at 15.2 goals per contest while ranking second in shots against per game.
Vancouver had an odds of -110 for their previous game against the St. Louis Blues, yet they lost 6-5 in overtime against them. Quinn Hughes scored twice and had an assist, Brock Boeser also scored twice while J.T Miller and Elias Pettersson each contributed with two assists as Thatcher Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots faced. This offense has been efficient for Vancouver this season; ranking 11th in goals per game and 22nd in shots per game while scoring three or more goals in eight out of the last 10 matches. On the other hand, defense has been average this year with them ranking 28th and 12th respectively when facing off shots per game this year
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Against the Spread
Calgary are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Vancouver Canucks. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Calgary’s last 11 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver. Calgary are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. Calgary are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games played on a Friday.
Vancouver are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games against Calgary. Vancouver are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary. Vancouver are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 13 of Vancouver’s last 20 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Free Pick
Calgary has enjoyed good results against the Canucks in recent meetings. Vancouver has nothing left to play for and no chance of making the postseason, while goaltending has been an issue this season for them. On the other hand, Calgary’s offense has been clicking recently as well. With Calgary needing a win and having had success against this opponent before, NHL betting lines suggest they will prevail in this crucial encounter.
Free Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5 (+200)
