Blackhawks vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

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The Chicago Blackhawks (9-5-4) take on the Calgary Flames (5-12-3) at United Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in their last outing, while the Flames are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Flames' offense has put up 22 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 23 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (11.5%). They are 3-5-2 over those games.

Blackhawks vs. Flames Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Blackhawks 4, Flames 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-111)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (-1.5)

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have finished 1-4-5 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 9-5-4.
  • Chicago is 3-2-3 (nine points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal, they lost both times.
  • Chicago has taken four points from the five games this season when it scored two goals (1-2-2 record).
  • The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 11 times, and are 8-1-2 in those games (to record 18 points).
  • In the 10 games when Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 6-1-3.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Chicago is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-3-3 to record 17 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames (5-12-3 overall) have posted a record of 1-3-4 in games that have required OT this season.
  • Calgary has earned three points (1-3-1) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Flames recorded just one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • When Calgary has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-4-0 record).
  • The Flames have scored at least three goals in seven games, earning eight points from those contests.
  • This season, Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 1-4-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 2-7-2 (six points).
  • The Flames' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Flames finished 3-5-1 in those matchups (seven points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Blackhawks Rank Blackhawks AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
6th 3.28 Goals Scored 2.1 32nd
5th 2.56 Goals Allowed 3 14th
28th 25.3 Shots 29.9 5th
32nd 31.9 Shots Allowed 28.7 20th
7th 25% Power Play % 11.94% 32nd
6th 84.85% Penalty Kill % 77.27% 24th

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