Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Calgary Flames (36-26-15) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (24-46-6) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday.

The Chicago Blackhawks will need a bounce back game after taking a 6-3 defeat to the Devils in the last game they played. Chicago accumulated 2 penalty mins for this contest. In addition, they had 1 attempt on the power play but didn't net one. The Blackhawks had an average offensive performance in the defeat. In the matchup, they earned a goal on 3 of the 17 shots they launched.

When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 224 goals while getting 148 as an offensive unit. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 216 power play opportunities (25th in the NHL) and have come away with 51 goals in those chances. Regarding scoring goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 184 goals (32nd in the NHL) for the year and have given up 275. Chicago has tried 2,018 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.1%. For the current campaign, they have 54 points and their points percentage comes in at .355. The Blackhawks so far have had 2,564 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .893. Chicago has accounted for 220 power play chances and they have scored 36 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 16.36%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Alex Stalock. Opponents have scored 422 goals versus Stalock in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.68. Stalock has played in 176 contests throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .909 for his 9,432 minutes in the crease. He has compiled an overall mark of 70-63-19 and got the start in 145 games. Over the course of his pro career, Stalock has 79 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .545. Stalock has had 4,626 shot attempts against him and has garnered 4,204 saves.

Their last time out, Calgary faced the Ducks in a game where the Flames ended up with the win by a final of 5-4. They had 2 power play attempts in this outing and notched 1 out of those tries. The Flames tallied 5 goals of the 41 shots on goal they tried.

The Flames have 196 goals at even strength and 49 goals (18th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has tried 2,741 shots (2nd in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.94%, while allowing their opponents 2,096 shots. For the season, the Calgary Flames have tallied 245 goals, 87 points, and a points percentage of .565. They have permitted 237 goals to be scored by of a combination of 191 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 238 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.59%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.89% on their opponents 254 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.7%.

Across the rink you will find Jacob Markstrom in goal. He has compiled 11,268 saves out of 12,393 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .909. Markstrom is the owner of a lifetime record of 191-172-53 and has been in goal for 433 contests. He has started in 416 games and has played 24,778 minutes. Markstrom's quality start percentage comes out to 52.6% and he has 219 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has conceded 1,125 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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