Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 3/14/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-213) Coyotes (+175)

The Arizona Coyotes (24-32-11) host the Calgary Flames (30-24-13) at ASU Multi-Purpose Arena on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has the Flames at -213 while the Coyotes are at +175. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Calgary Flames were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-1 victory over the Senators in the last game they played. Calgary tallied 8 penalty mins in this game. The Flames had a impressive offensive outing in the win. They also had 3 attempts on the power play and were able to net 1 goal. In the matchup, they earned a goal on 5 out of the 39 shots they attempted.

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In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have accumulated 204 goals (19th in pro hockey) this season and have allowed 201. For the season, they have racked up 73 points and their points percentage comes in at .545. Calgary comes into tonight with 210 power play chances and they have scored 41 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 19.52%. When at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 159 goals while getting 163 when they are on offense. Calgary has taken 2,379 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.6%. The Flames have had 1,829 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .890. Calgary Flames opponents have 229 power play tries (5th in hockey) and have scored 42 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jacob Markstrom. Opponents have scored 1,094 goals versus Markstrom in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.70. Markstrom has participated in 424 contests over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .910 during his 24,289 minutes between the pipes. He has an overall mark of 187-170-51 and he started in 407 games. Over the course of his career, Markstrom has recorded 214 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .526. Markstrom has had 12,172 shots taken against him and has recorded 11,078 total saves.

In their last game, Arizona opposed the Wild in a game where the Coyotes earned a victory by a score of 5-4. The Coyotes converted 5 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game and recorded 1 out of those opportunities.

On the year, the Arizona Coyotes have earned a total of 185 goals, 59 points, as well as a points percentage of .440. They have allowed 234 goals to be scored by way of 172 goals at even strength and 62 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Coyotes have accumulated 147 goals at even strength and 38 goals (24th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 198 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 19.19%. Arizona has taken 1,729 shots (32nd in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.70%, while allowing the other team 2,400 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.40% on their opponents 252 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.3%.

Across the rink you will find Karel Vejmelka between the pipes. Vejmelka is the owner of a career record of 31-51-8 and has been in net for 96 contests. Vejmelka's rate of quality starts is 46.7% and he has 43 quality starts in his professional career. He has accounted for 2,853 saves out of the 3,168 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .901. The opposition is averaging 3.53 goals per game and he has conceded 315 goals in total. He has started in 92 games and has played 5,359 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona (+175)

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