Flames vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - January 30

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The Calgary Flames (24-18-7) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6, winners of three in a row) at Scotiabank Saddledome. The game on Thursday, January 30 starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

The Ducks have a 4-5-1 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 26 total goals (two power-play goals on 18 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.1%) while conceding 34 goals to their opponents.

Flames vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Flames 3, Ducks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-190)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 24-18-7 record overall, with a 6-7-13 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • Calgary is 7-2-6 (20 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
  • The nine times this season the Flames finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-6-2 (four points).
  • Calgary has finished 2-6-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
  • The Flames are 21-4-3 in the 28 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 45 points).
  • In the 21 games when Calgary has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 10-6-5 to record 25 points.
  • In the 24 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 16-5-3 (35 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 8-10-4 to record 20 points.

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a record of 21-23-6 this season and are 6-6-12 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 17 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
  • This season the Ducks scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
  • Anaheim has five points (1-10-3) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals 22 times, earning 42 points from those matchups (20-0-2).
  • This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-5-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 9-8-2 (20 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 11-15-4 to register 26 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
28th 2.65 Goals Scored 2.54 32nd
15th 2.96 Goals Allowed 3.1 19th
13th 29 Shots 28.1 18th
24th 29.1 Shots Allowed 32.3 31st
17th 21.17% Power Play % 13.24% 31st
28th 72.03% Penalty Kill % 73.94% 27th

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