Golden Knights vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - April 5

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The Vegas Golden Knights (45-22-8) will try to prolong a three-game road win streak when they play the Calgary Flames (36-27-12) on Saturday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey contest.

The Flames have scored 28 goals during their last 10 outings, while giving up 28 goals. A total of 30 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in five power-play goals (16.7%). They are 6-3-1 over those contests.

Golden Knights vs. Flames Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Flames 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-162)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights are 3-8-11 in overtime matchups on their way to a 45-22-8 overall record.
  • Vegas has 25 points (10-8-5) in the 23 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Golden Knights scored only one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
  • Vegas has taken three points from the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-8-1 record).
  • The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 55 games (43-7-5, 91 points).
  • In the 32 games when Vegas has scored a single power-play goal, it has an 18-10-4 record (40 points).
  • In the 51 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 33-15-3 (69 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 12-6-4 to register 28 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a record of 36-27-12 this season and are 9-12-21 in overtime matchups.
  • Calgary has earned 36 points (13-2-10) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • In 13 games this season when the Flames finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of seven points (2-8-3).
  • Calgary has earned 13 points (4-10-5 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Flames have earned 64 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Calgary has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 33 games has a record of 16-10-7 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 23-9-5 (51 points).
  • The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Flames went 13-15-7 in those matchups (33 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
5th 3.35 Goals Scored 2.59 29th
6th 2.65 Goals Allowed 2.91 14th
4th 30.2 Shots 29.3 6th
4th 26.3 Shots Allowed 28.9 23rd
1st 30.41% Power Play % 21.03% 18th
26th 75.16% Penalty Kill % 75.83% 24th

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