Thursday, April 23, 2015

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 - Game 5

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The Calgary Flames take on the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Flames are 6-2 in their last 8 overall and 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 day rest. They are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The under is 4-1-1 in the Flames last 6 games following a win and 6-2-1 in their last 9 overall.

The Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 home games and 14-6 in their last 20 vs. a team with a winning record. They are 3-14 in their last 17 Conference Quarterfinals games. The under is 3-0-1 in the Canucks last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game and 4-1-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head-to-head, the under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Vancouver and 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings. The home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Calgary Flames Betting Trends

Calgary Flames are 48-38-0 Against the Spread

Calgary Flames are 37-41-0 against the Over/Under

Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends

Vancouver Canucks are 49-37-0 Against the Spread

Vancouver Canucks are 36-37-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Calgary Flames

04/21/15 C Lance Bouma Upper Body out indefinitely
04/21/15 C Paul Byron Lower Body "?" Thursday vs. Vancouver
04/15/15 D Raphael Diaz Lower Body out indefinitely
02/27/15 D Mark Giordano Bicep out for season
01/21/15 D Ladislav Smid Neck out for season

Vancouver Canucks

04/22/15 RW Alexandre Burrows Ribs is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. Calgary
04/22/15 RW Brad Richardson Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Calgary
03/24/15 RW Zach Kassian Back out indefinitely
02/18/15 D Christopher Tanev Hand out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary

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