Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 1/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (21-21-5) will meet the Chicago Blackhawks (14-32-2) on Saturday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-2 loss against the Kraken in their previous game. Chicago recorded 6 penalty mins in this game. The Blackhawks could have played much better offensively in this defeat. They also had 3 chances with the advantage and netted 1 goal. In the game, they converted 2 of the 34 shots they tried.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have 154 power play tries (8th in the league) and have notched 35 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks thus far have had 1,552 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .889. Chicago has tried 1,262 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.2%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 137 goals while earning 85 themselves. Chicago has compiled 151 power play chances and they have notched 19 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 12.58%. For the current season, they sit with 30 points and their points percentage comes in at .313. In relation to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 104 goals (31st in hockey) on the season and have allowed 172.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Petr Mrazek. In his professional hockey career, Mrazek has earned 170 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .506. His save percentage currently is .907 during his 20,450 mins in the crease. Mrazek has seen 10,218 shots against him and has recorded 9,270 saves. Opponents have scored 948 goals versus Mrazek in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.78. He has amassed an overall mark of 162-141-35 and he started in 336 games. Mrazek has participated in 366 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Calgary went up against the Blues in a game where the Flames ended up losing by a final score of 4-3. They had 3 power play chances in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames tallied 3 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they attempted.

The Flames have 126 goals at even strength and 20 goals (25th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Calgary has taken 1,481 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.86%, while allowing the opposition 1,402 shots. So far this year, the Calgary Flames have notched a total of 146 goals, 47 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 146 goals to be scored by way of 124 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 148 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 13.51%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.40% on the other teams 141 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.6%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Jacob Markstrom patrolling the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,205 goals altogether. Markstrom's quality start percentage comes out to 53.0% and he has accumulated 237 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 447 contests and has played for a total of 26,636 mins. Markstrom has accumulated a career record of 205-185-57 and has participated in 464 games. He has a tally of 12,098 saves out of the 13,303 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .909.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary

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