Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 11/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-160) Penguins (+132)

PPG Paints Arena is where the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-12-4) will play the Calgary Flames (12-7-3) on Saturday. The line on this matchup has Calgary at -160 and Pittsburgh is opening at +132. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Calgary Flames will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-3 defeat against the Senators their last time out. Calgary earned 20 penalty minutes in this game. Additionally, they had 2 power play opportunities and notched 1 goal. The Flames had an average offensive output in this defeat. While out there on the ice, they netted 3 of the 27 shots they put on goal.

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Calgary Flames opponents have recorded 69 power play tries (12th in pro hockey) and have tallied 17 goals in those attempts. The Flames so far have had 662 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .909. Calgary has taken 658 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.8%. While playing at even strength, the Flames have allowed 43 goals while scoring 46 of their own. Calgary has 62 power play chances and they have notched 12 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 19.35%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 27 points and their points % is .614. With respect to their scoring, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 58 goals (23rd in the National Hockey League) this season and have given up 60.

The man in net for this game is Dan Vladar. During his career on the ice, Vladar has accounted for 38 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .500. His save percentage sits at .895 in his 4,180 mins in the crease. Vladar has seen 2,277 shots against him and he has 2,037 saves. Opponents have been able to score 240 goals against Vladar in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 3.44. He has compiled a record of 41-27-12 and he has gotten the start in 76 games. Vladar has been involved in 85 contests over the course of his NHL career.

Their last time out, Pittsburgh went up against the Hockey Club in a matchup where the Penguins took the defeat by a final of 6-1. The Penguins netted 1 goal of the 28 shots on goal they took. They had 4 power play opportunities in this matchup and converted 1 out of those tries.

Pittsburgh has taken 691 shots (4th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.39%, while allowing their opponents 751 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.57% on their opponents 70 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 87.9%. They have a tally of 63 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 20.63%. The Penguins have scored 45 goals at even strength and 13 goals (15th in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 91 goals to be scored by way of 76 goals at even strength and 15 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have 58 goals, 18 points, and a points percentage of .391.

Across the ice you will find Tristan Jarry protecting the net. He has gathered 6,855 saves out of the 7,528 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .911. Jarry is the owner of a lifetime mark of 137-88-26 and has been in net for 263 games. He has been a starter 252 games and has been on the ice for 14,473 minutes. Jarry's rate of quality starts comes in at 59.5% and he has made 150 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per contest and he has surrendered 673 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary (-160)

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