Flames vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - December 31

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The Vancouver Canucks (17-10-8), losers of three straight road games, visit the Calgary Flames (17-12-7) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Tuesday's game.

In the last 10 games, the Canucks are 3-3-4 while totaling 28 total goals (five power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.0%). They have conceded 31 goals.

Flames vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Flames 4, Canucks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-135)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames are 17-12-7 overall and 5-7-12 in overtime contests.
  • Calgary has 14 points (4-1-6) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the five times this season the Flames ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Calgary has finished 1-5-2 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
  • The Flames have scored at least three goals 21 times, and are 15-3-3 in those games (to register 33 points).
  • In the 15 games when Calgary has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-3-5 record (19 points).
  • In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 12-2-3 (27 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 5-9-4 (14 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 17-10-8 record this season and are 3-8-11 in games that have required overtime.
  • In the 16 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 21 points.
  • This season the Canucks scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • When Vancouver has scored two goals this season, they've earned five points (1-2-3 record).
  • The Canucks have earned 37 points in their 25 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 10-3-4 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 8-2-2 (18 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 9-8-5 to record 23 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
25th 2.64 Goals Scored 3.17 11th
14th 3.03 Goals Allowed 3.17 22nd
10th 29.5 Shots 25.8 29th
26th 29.5 Shots Allowed 28.1 12th
17th 21% Power Play % 23% 12th
29th 73.15% Penalty Kill % 81.31% 12th

Flames vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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