Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 10/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

T-Mobile Arena is the location where the Vegas Golden Knights (4-2-1) will go up against the Calgary Flames (5-1-1) on Monday.

The Calgary Flames will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-2 defeat against the Hurricanes their last time on the ice. Calgary tallied 10 minutes in the box in this contest. They also had 2 power play opportunities but didn't net one. The Flames had a below average offensive outing in this loss. In the outing, they netted 2 out of the 32 shots they launched.

In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 25 goals (11th in pro hockey) on the season and have given up 19. For the current season, they have recorded 11 points and their points percentage is sitting at .786. Calgary has tallied 23 power play opportunities and they have tallied 5 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 21.74%. When at even strength, the Flames have given up 13 goals while earning 20 on the offensive side of the ice. Calgary has attempted 193 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.0%. The Flames have had 226 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .916. Calgary Flames opponents have 24 power play opportunities (14th in pro hockey) and have scored 6 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Dan Vladar. Vladar has taken the ice for 79 contests during his NHL career. He has compiled a record of 39-24-11 and he has started in 70 games. Opponents have scored 224 goals versus Vladar in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.06. Vladar has had 2,113 shots taken against him and has recorded 1,889 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .894 during his 4,397 mins in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Vladar has tallied 34 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .486.

When they were on the ice last, Vegas opposed the Kings in an outing where the Golden Knights took home the win by a final score of 6-1. The Golden Knights earned 6 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play attempts in this one and converted 2 out of those tries.

The Golden Knights have accumulated 22 goals at even strength and 7 goals (6th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Vegas has taken 188 shots (25th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 15.43%, while allowing their opponents 208 shots. During this campaign, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned a total of 29 goals, 9 points, in addition to a points percentage of .643. They have permitted 21 goals to be scored by way of 17 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 19 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 36.84%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 76.47% on their opponents 17 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.9%.

For the opposition you are going to see Adin Hill defending the net. Teams are averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has conceded 346 goals in total. Hill's percentage of quality starts is 52.0% and he has accumulated 66 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 127 contests and has played for a total of 7,655 mins. Hill is the owner of a lifetime mark of 66-53-8 and has participated in 140 games. He has recorded 3,427 saves out of the 3,773 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .908.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas

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