Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 10/22/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

The Calgary Flames (2-1-1) are hitting the road to Little Caesars Arena on Sunday where they will try to beat the Detroit Red Wings (3-1-0).

The Calgary Flames were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win over the Sabres in their previous contest . Calgary recorded 12 minutes in the box for this contest. Moreover, they had 5 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Flames had a impressive offensive output in this win. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 4 of the 36 shots they put on net.

Calgary Flames opponents have recorded 15 power play opportunities (13th in pro hockey) and have scored 1 goal in those chances. The Flames so far have had 116 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .888. Calgary has attempted 134 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.7%. When playing at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 12 goals while getting 10 themselves. Calgary skates onto the rink with 16 power play chances and they have added 3 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 18.75%. For the current season, they have tallied 5 points and their points % is .625. With respect to scoring goals, the Calgary Flames have earned 13 goals (12th in the NHL) on the year and have allowed 13.

The man in net for this game is Jacob Markstrom. Opponents have tallied 1,143 goals against Markstrom in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.72. Markstrom has been involved in 440 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .909 in his 25,207 mins on the ice. He has earned a mark of 193-174-56 and he has started in 423 games. During his career on the ice, Markstrom has tallied 222 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .525. Markstrom has had 12,601 shots taken against him and has amassed 11,458 saves.

In their last contest, Detroit went up against the Penguins in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the victory by a score of 6-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one and netted 2 out of those tries. The Red Wings recorded 6 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

Detroit has taken 134 shots (11th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 14.18%, while allowing their opponents 108 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 86.67% on their opponents 15 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.8%. They have earned 13 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 46.15%. The Red Wings have accumulated 13 goals at even strength and 6 goals (2nd in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 11 goals to be scored by way of 9 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Detroit Red Wings have 19 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of .750.

Across the rink you are going to see Ville Husso patrolling the crease. Husso has accumulated a career mark of 62-36-14 and has played in 116 games. Husso's quality start rate comes in at 50.9% and he has 57 quality starts in his NHL career. He has compiled 3,057 saves out of the 3,383 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .904. Teams are averaging 2.94 goals per game and he has surrendered 326 goals altogether. He has started in 112 games and has been on the ice for 6,656 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Detroit

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