Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 10/15/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Chicago Blackhawks (1-1-1) are en route to Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday where they will attempt to beat the Calgary Flames (3-0-0).

The Chicago Blackhawks went home feeling good about their game by earning a 5-2 victory over the Oilers their last time out. Chicago tallied 6 minutes in the box in this outing. The Blackhawks had a solid offensive output in the win. Additionally, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to notch 3 goals. While out there on the ice, they converted 5 of the 20 shots they put on goal.

In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 8 goals (14th in the league) so far this season and have conceded 9. For the year, they have accumulated 3 points and their points percentage sits at .500. Chicago has compiled 7 power play opportunities and they have added 3 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 42.86%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 8 goals while earning 5 themselves. Chicago has attempted 72 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.1%. The Blackhawks have had 100 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .910. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 6 power play tries (22nd in pro hockey) and have a total of 1 goal in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has been involved in 336 games throughout his hockey career. He has earned an overall record of 151-125-34 and he has started in 308 games. Opponents have scored 864 goals versus Mrazek in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.76. Mrazek has had 9,312 shots against him and has amassed 8,448 saves. His save percentage currently is at .907 for his 18,774 mins on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Mrazek is sitting with 156 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .506.

The last time they were on the ice, Calgary squared up with the Oilers in an outing where the Flames took home the victory by a tally of 4-1. The Flames scored 4 goals of the 29 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

On the campaign, the Calgary Flames are sitting with 16 goals, 6 points, in addition to a points percentage of 1.000. They have allowed 9 goals to be scored by of a combination of 6 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames are sitting with 13 goals at even strength and 3 goals (2nd in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have recorded 11 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 27.27%. Calgary has attempted 87 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 18.39%, while allowing their opponents 90 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 66.67% on the other teams 9 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 90.0%.

For the opposition you will find Dustin Wolf defending the net. Wolf has amassed a lifetime record of 2-0-0 and has played in 2 contests. Wolf's rate of quality starts comes in at 100.0% and he has 2 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has recorded 60 saves out of the 64 shots tried, giving him a save % of .938. The opposition is averaging 2.02 goals per contest and he has yielded 4 goals overall. He was named a starter in 2 games and has been on the ice for 119 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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