Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/8/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-275) Blackhawks (+220)

The Calgary Flames (19-14-7) are en route to United Center on Sunday where they will attempt to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (9-25-4). The odds on this game have Calgary at -275 and Chicago is at +220. The total comes in at 6.

The Calgary Flames will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 4-1 victory over the Islanders their last time on the ice. Calgary accrued 2 penalty minutes in this game. The Flames had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the victory. Moreover, they had 2 chances on the power play but weren't able to score. For the game, they converted 4 out of the 21 shots they attempted.

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Calgary Flames opponents have tallied 148 power play opportunities (2nd in the league) and have earned 27 goals in those attempts. The Flames have had 1,113 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .896. Calgary has tried 1,380 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.8%. While at even strength, the Flames let the opposition score 89 goals while scoring 98 of their own. Calgary has accounted for 129 power play opportunities and they have notched 24 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 18.60%. For the current season, the have a total of 45 points and their points percentage sits at .563. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 122 goals (19th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have given up 116.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jacob Markstrom. For his professional hockey career, Markstrom has accumulated 207 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .531. His save percentage currently is at .911 in his 23,266 minutes played. Markstrom has seen 11,699 shots taken against him and has gathered 10,656 saves. Opponents have tallied 1,043 goals against Markstrom in his career and his goals against average is 2.69. He has accumulated an overall mark of 182-162-47 and he has started in 390 games. Markstrom has participated in 406 matchups over the course of his NHL career.

Their last time out, Chicago played the Coyotes in a matchup where the Blackhawks ended up with the win by a mark of 2-0. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Blackhawks scored 2 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted.

The Blackhawks have accumulated 58 goals at even strength and 24 goals (26th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Chicago has taken 1,011 shots (31st in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.11%, while allowing the other team 1,263 shots. Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks are sitting with 82 goals, 22 points, in addition to a points percentage of .289. They have granted a total of 139 goals to be scored by way of 108 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 121 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 19.83%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 73.50% on their oppositions 117 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%.

Across the rink you will find Alex Stalock patrolling the crease. He has recorded 3,854 saves out of the 4,238 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .909. Stalock has amassed a lifetime mark of 66-55-19 and has played in 164 contests. He has started in 135 contests and has been on the ice for 8,761 mins. Stalock's quality start rate is 55.6% and he has qualified for 75 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has given up 384 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+220)

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