Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/5/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames

Date: Monday, December 5, 2022

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+250) Flames (-315)

The Arizona Coyotes (7-11-4) are traveling to Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday where they will attempt to beat the Calgary Flames (11-10-3). The line on this matchup has Arizona at +250 and Calgary is sitting at -315. The total has been set at 6.

The Arizona Coyotes had a rough game after their 3-2 loss to the Canucks their last time out. The Coyotes left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. For the outing, they converted 2 of the 23 shots they attempted. They also had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to notch 1 goal. Arizona compiled 16 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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Arizona Coyotes opponents have totaled 96 power play opportunities (2nd in pro hockey) and have a total of 21 goals in those attempts. The Coyotes have had 766 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .901. Arizona has tried 530 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.1%. When at even strength, the Coyotes have surrendered 55 goals while getting 42 on offense. Arizona has tallied 75 power play opportunities and they have notched 17 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 22.67%. For the season, they sit with 18 points and their points % is .409. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 59 goals (32nd in the league) on the year and have conceded 76.

The man protecting the net in this game is Karel Vejmelka. Vejmelka has participated in 68 contests during his hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 19-38-6 and he started in 64 games. The opposition has been able to score 218 goals against Vejmelka in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.51. Vejmelka has had 2,220 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 2,002 saves. He has a save percentage of .902 for his 3,725 minutes between the pipes. Over the course of his time in hockey, Vejmelka has tallied 31 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .484.

Their last time out, Calgary faced off against the Capitals in a game where the Flames took home the victory by a final of 5-2. The Flames had 5 goals of the 36 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 power play chances in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Flames have racked up 58 goals at even strength and 14 goals (27th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Calgary has taken 836 shots (8th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.61%, while allowing the opposition 680 shots. For the year, the Calgary Flames have a total of 72 goals, 25 points, as well as a points percentage of .521. They have allowed 73 goals to be scored by way of 55 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 77 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 18.18%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.31% on their oppositions 87 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.3%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Jacob Markstrom defending the net. His opposition is averaging 2.70 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,017 goals in total. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.8% and he has made 200 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 379 games and has racked up 22,603 mins. Markstrom is the owner of a lifetime record of 177-158-45 and has been in goal for 395 contests. He has recorded 10,395 saves out of 11,412 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .911.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona (+250)

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