Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 4/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+175) Canucks (-220)

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (49-22-9) will take on the Calgary Flames (36-38-5) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this game has the Flames at +175 and the Canucks are opening at -220. The total has been set at 7.

The Calgary Flames will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 6-3 win against the Ducks their last time out. Calgary earned 6 mins in the box for this matchup. The Flames had a good offensive output in the win. Moreover, they had 5 power play tries and were able to score 2 goals. In the matchup, they netted 6 of the 27 shots they put on net.

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Calgary Flames opponents have totaled 238 power play tries (20th in pro hockey) and have scored 45 goals in those attempts. The Flames have had 2,355 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .891. Calgary has taken 2,464 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.8%. While playing at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 212 goals while notching 197 of their own. Calgary has tallied 246 power play opportunities and they have notched 44 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 17.89%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 77 points and their points percentage sits at .487. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have accumulated 241 goals (21st in the league) for the year and have conceded 257.

The man in net for this game is Dustin Wolf. Over the course of his pro career, Wolf has 7 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .500. His save percentage is .897 for his 891 minutes played. Wolf has seen 439 shots taken against him and has recorded 394 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 45 goals versus Wolf in his professional career and his goals against rate is 3.03. He has earned an overall mark of 6-7-1 and he started in 14 games. Wolf has participated in 16 contests throughout his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, Vancouver squared up with the Oilers in a matchup where the Canucks notched a victory by a final of 3-1. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Canucks netted 3 goals of the 27 shots on goal they took.

The Canucks have scored 216 goals at even strength and 57 goals (11th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. Vancouver has taken 2,277 shots (25th in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.99%, while allowing the opposition 2,277 shots. On the year, the Vancouver Canucks are sitting with 273 goals, 107 points, in addition to a points percentage of .669. They have granted a total of 216 goals to be scored by of a combination of 163 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 252 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.62%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.63% on their oppositions 248 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 90.5%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Casey DeSmith defending the goal. He has tallied 4,209 saves out of the 4,629 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .909. DeSmith holds a career record of 70-53-21 and has been in goal for 163 games. He has made the start in 142 contests and his ice time sits at 8,923 mins. DeSmith's quality start percentage is 54.2% and he has earned 77 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.82 goals per game and he has relinquished 420 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vancouver (-220)

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