Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 3/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Fox Sports Prime Ticket

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-175) Ducks (+140)

The Anaheim Ducks (23-37-10) are welcoming the Calgary Flames (31-24-15) at Honda Center on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Flames at -175 and the Ducks are priced at +140. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Calgary Flames will look for better times on the ice after their 6-5 defeat against the Stars in their last outing. Calgary recorded 6 mins in the box in this matchup. They also had 1 chance on the power play but weren't able to net one. The Flames had a good offensive outing and it showed in the loss. For the game, they converted 5 out of the 38 shots they launched.

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Concerning their scoring, the Calgary Flames have notched 219 goals (17th in the league) on the year and have allowed 213. For the year, they have earned 77 points and their points % is .550. Calgary has accumulated 215 power play chances and they have tallied 42 goals during those chances, earning them a rate of 19.53%. While at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 171 goals while earning 177 as an offensive unit. Calgary has taken 2,492 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.8%. The Flames have seen 1,899 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .888. Calgary Flames opponents have amassed 237 power play tries (5th in hockey) and have racked up 42 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Daniel Vladar. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vladar has 22 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .478. His save percentage is .898 in his 2,907 minutes between the pipes. Vladar has seen 1,378 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 1,238 saves. Opponents have scored 140 goals versus Vladar in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.89. He has compiled an overall mark of 27-14-8 and he has gotten the start in 46 games. Vladar has taken the ice for 52 matchups during his NHL career.

In their last contest, Anaheim played the Canucks in a matchup where the Ducks went home in defeat by a score of 2-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Ducks notched 1 goal of the 18 shots on goal they were seeking.

Anaheim has taken 2,015 shots (27th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.93%, while allowing their opponents 2,736 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 72.65% on their oppositions 234 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.8%. They have earned 195 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 15.90%. The Ducks have scored 149 goals at even strength and 31 goals (31st in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 280 goals to be scored by of a combination of 216 goals at even strength and 64 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 180 goals, 56 points, as well as a points percentage of .400.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see John Gibson defending the net. He has racked up 11,933 stops out of 13,072 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .913. Gibson is the owner of a career record of 180-174-59 and has been in goal for 426 games. He has started in 417 games and has played for a total of 24,394 minutes. Gibson's quality start rate is 54.7% and he has qualified for 228 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.80 goals/game and he has allowed 1,139 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim (+140)

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