Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/16/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Lightning (-110) Flames (-110)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (11-14-5) will try to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-12-5) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Lightning at -110 and the Flames are coming in at -110. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Tampa Bay Lightning were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-4 win against the Oilers in their previous outing. Tampa Bay accumulated 8 penalty mins in this game. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances and were able to score 1 goal. The Lightning had a impressive offensive performance in the win. In the game, they tallied a score on 7 of the 24 shots they tried.

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Tampa Bay Lightning opponents have totaled 94 power play opportunities (12th in hockey) and have scored 19 goals in those chances. The Lightning so far have had 967 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .886. Tampa Bay has taken 941 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. When playing at even strength, the Lightning have allowed the opponent to score 91 goals while scoring 73 when they are on offense. Tampa Bay comes into the game with 102 power play chances and they have scored 30 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 29.41%. For the current season, they have tallied 33 points and their points percentage sits at .532. Regarding their scoring, the Tampa Bay Lightning have racked up 103 goals (4th in pro hockey) on the year and have given up 110.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Andrei Vasilevskiy. Over the course of his pro career, Vasilevskiy has accumulated 242 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .571. His save percentage currently is at .918 during his 25,505 minutes between the pipes. Vasilevskiy has had 13,170 shot attempts against him and has accrued 12,094 saves. Opponents have racked up 1,076 goals versus Vasilevskiy in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.53. He has amassed a record of 268-127-28 and he was named the starter in 424 games. Vasilevskiy has been involved in 434 matchups throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Calgary went up against the Wild in a matchup where the Flames got the tie by a score of 2-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and notched 1 out of those attempts. The Flames netted 2 goals of the 37 shots on goal they attempted.

Calgary has put up 947 shots (5th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.40%, while allowing their opponents 887 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 82.98% on their opponents 94 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.4%. They have earned 91 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 12.09%. The Flames are sitting with 78 goals at even strength and 11 goals (27th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 103 goals to be scored by of a combination of 87 goals at even strength and 16 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the year, the Calgary Flames have earned 89 goals, 27 points, as well as a points percentage of .450.

Across the ice you are likely to see Daniel Vladar in net. Vladar has accumulated a lifetime record of 33-18-10 and has played in 65 games. Vladar's quality start rate is 45.6% and he has 26 quality starts in his hockey career. He has accounted for 1,527 stops out of 1,706 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .895. His opponents are averaging 2.98 goals per contest and he has surrendered 179 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 57 contests and has played 3,603 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary (-110)

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