Florida Panthers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

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

The Florida Panthers (18-9-2) are traveling to Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday where they will play the Calgary Flames (14-10-5). The odds on this game have Florida at -160 and Calgary opens at +132. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Florida Panthers had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Kraken in their previous game. The Panthers didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. In the game, they finished 1 of the 33 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 2 attempts on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Florida accumulated 6 penalty mins in this outing.

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While at even strength, the Panthers have allowed 76 goals while getting 80 of their own. Florida Panthers opponents have tallied 88 power play tries (14th in pro hockey) and have come away with 16 goals in those chances. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have notched 106 goals (3rd in the NHL) over the course of the season and have allowed 92. Florida has attempted 895 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.8%. For the season, they have scored 38 points and their points percentage is sitting at .655. The Panthers so far have had 784 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .883. Florida comes into tonight with 95 power play chances and they have tallied 26 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 27.37%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Sergei Bobrovsky. In his professional hockey career, Bobrovsky has accumulated 407 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .579. He has a save percentage of .914 for his 40,372 mins guarding the cage. Bobrovsky has seen 20,929 shots against him and he has 19,138 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,791 goals versus Bobrovsky in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.66. He has an overall mark of 409-229-56 and he was named the starter in 703 games. Bobrovsky has been involved in 719 games during his hockey career.

In their last game, Calgary played the Predators in an outing where the Flames ended up with the win by a tally of 4-3. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this one and recorded 1 out of those tries. The Flames recorded 4 goals of the 28 shots on goal they pursued.

On the season, the Calgary Flames have earned a total of 75 goals, 33 points, in addition to a points percentage of .569. They have allowed 86 goals to be scored by way of 62 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames have racked up 57 goals at even strength and 18 goals (14th in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 84 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 21.43%. Calgary has attempted 864 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.68%, while allowing their opponents 854 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 73.03% on the other teams 89 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.9%.

Across the rink you will find Dustin Wolf protecting the net. He has gathered 841 saves out of 932 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .902. Wolf holds a lifetime mark of 16-12-2 and has participated in 32 games. He got the starting nod in 30 contests and has played 1,045 mins. Wolf's quality start percentage is 53.3% and he has earned 16 quality starts in his career. Opponents are averaging 5.22 goals per game and he has yielded 91 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Florida (-160)

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