Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 2/1/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-104) Stars (-117)

American Airlines Center is the location where the Dallas Stars (23-17-2) will compete against the Calgary Flames (21-13-6) on Tuesday. The line on this contest has the Flames at -104 while the Stars are sitting at -117. The over/under is 6.

The Calgary Flames were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 1-0 win against the Canucks in their previous outing. The Flames didn't have their best offensive outing in this victory. For the outing, they converted 1 out of the 32 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 4 power play attempts but didn't convert them into a score. Calgary accrued 18 mins in the box in this game.

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Calgary Flames opponents have totaled 117 power play opportunities (26th in the NHL) and have scored 19 goals in those chances. The Flames have had 1,170 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .915. Calgary has tried 1,437 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.8%. While playing at even strength, the Flames have surrendered 80 goals while scoring 100 themselves. Calgary steps onto the ice with 119 power play opportunities and they have notched 26 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 21.85%. For the season, they have racked up 48 points and their points percentage comes in at .600. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have notched 126 goals (18th in the league) over the course of the season and have allowed 99.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jacob Markstrom. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Markstrom has recorded 173 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .524. His save percentage sits at .911 in his 19,786 minutes between the pipes. Markstrom has had 10,103 shots against him and has recorded 9,205 saves. Opponents have notched 898 goals against Markstrom in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.72. He has amassed an overall record of 148-147-39 and he has gotten the start in 330 games. Markstrom has been involved in 346 contests throughout his NHL career.

Their last time out, Dallas faced the Bruins in a matchup where the Stars ended up with the victory by a final of 6-1. The Stars notched 6 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and converted 1 goal out of those chances.

The Stars have racked up 92 goals at even strength and 32 goals (8th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Dallas has attempted 1,292 shots (24th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.60%, while allowing the opposition 1,271 shots. For the season, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 124 goals, 48 points, in addition to a points percentage of .571. They have earned 122 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 26.23%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 75.61% on their opponents 123 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.1%. They have allowed 126 goals to be scored by way of 96 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice.

Across the ice you are going to see Braden Holtby protecting the net. Holtby is sitting with a career mark of 298-142-50 and has been in goal for 511 games. Holtby's quality start rate is 56.9% and he has 284 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has accounted for 13,545 saves out of the 14,810 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .915. His opponents are averaging 2.59 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,265 goals altogether. He has made the start in 499 games and has played 29,283 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary (-104)

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