Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 11/16/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

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

The Calgary Flames (5-8-2) host the Vancouver Canucks (11-3-1) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. The moneyline on this matchup has Vancouver at -110 while Calgary is at -110. The over/under is set at 7.

The Vancouver Canucks went home feeling good about their game by earning a 5-2 win against the Canadiens in their previous game. The Canucks had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in this victory. In the matchup, they finished 5 of the 37 shots they tried. In addition, they had 2 chances on the power play but didn't get a goal. Vancouver accrued 4 penalty minutes in this game.

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Vancouver Canucks opponents have recorded 50 power play opportunities (16th in the league) and have tallied 11 goals in those attempts. The Canucks thus far have had 459 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .928. Vancouver has tried 436 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 15.1%. At even strength, the Canucks have allowed the opponent to score 22 goals while having 48 as an offensive unit. Vancouver has 57 power play opportunities and they have notched 18 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 31.58%. For the season, they have tallied 23 points and their points percentage is .767. When it comes to scoring goals, the Vancouver Canucks have notched 66 goals (1st in the National Hockey League) for the season and have given up 33.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Thatcher Demko. The opposition has racked up 492 goals against Demko in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.85. Demko has participated in 178 contests during his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .912 for his 10,374 minutes between the pipes. He has a record of 88-70-15 and he was named the starter in 172 games. In his professional hockey career, Demko is sitting with 97 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .564. Demko has had 5,568 shots taken against him and has garnered 5,076 total saves.

In their last contest, Calgary went up against the Canadiens in a matchup where the Flames notched a victory by a final of 2-1. They had 3 chances on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames had 2 goals of the 29 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Flames have earned 32 goals at even strength and 7 goals (25th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has taken 480 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.13%, while allowing their opponents 440 shots. This season, the Calgary Flames have notched a total of 39 goals, 12 points, and a points percentage of .400. They have granted a total of 51 goals to be scored by way of 45 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 50 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 14.00%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 88.00% on their opponents 50 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 88.4%.

Across the rink you will find Jacob Markstrom patrolling the crease. He has a tally of 11,637 saves out of the 12,798 shots taken, giving him a rate of .909. Markstrom is sitting with a career record of 195-179-56 and has participated in 447 games. He has made the start in 430 games and has been on the ice for 25,621 minutes. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts is 52.6% and he has made 226 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,161 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary (-110)

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