Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 1/30/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+172) Flames (-210)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the site where the Calgary Flames (24-18-7) will meet the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Ducks at +172 and the Flames are at -210. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks had a good night with a 6-4 victory over the Kraken in their last outing. The Ducks had a good offensive outing in the victory. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 6 out of the 23 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 2 power play chances but didn't net one. Anaheim amassed 23 penalty mins for this game.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have totaled 142 power play opportunities (17th in hockey) and have racked up 37 goals in those chances. The Ducks have seen 1,615 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .904. Anaheim has tried 1,403 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.1%. When playing at even strength, the Ducks have surrendered 118 goals while having 109 on offense. Anaheim steps onto the ice with 136 power play opportunities and they have added 18 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 13.24%. For the current campaign, they have earned 48 points and their points percentage sits at .480. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 127 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have allowed 155.

The man protecting the net in this game is John Gibson. Opponents have notched 1,368 goals against Gibson in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.01. Gibson has been in goal for 498 contests throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .910 for his 27,289 mins between the pipes. He has compiled an overall record of 201-214-63 and he started in 486 games. In his career, Gibson has 262 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .539. Gibson has seen 15,214 shots taken against him and has recorded 13,846 total saves.

In their last contest, Calgary faced the Capitals in a game where the Flames ended up losing by a tally of 3-1. The Flames notched 1 goal of the 33 shots on goal they pursued. They had 5 attempts on the power play in this matchup and converted 1 out of those opportunities.

For the year, the Calgary Flames have earned 130 goals, 55 points, in addition to a points percentage of .561. They have allowed 145 goals to be scored by of a combination of 104 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames have earned 101 goals at even strength and 29 goals (19th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 137 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 21.17%. Calgary has attempted 1,425 shots (15th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.12%, while allowing the other team 1,428 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 71.33% on their oppositions 143 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 89.8%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Dustin Wolf patrolling the crease. He has compiled 1,212 stops out of 1,335 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .908. Wolf has accrued a career mark of 26-15-3 and has been in net for 46 games. He has made the start in 44 contests and has been on the ice for 1,080 minutes. Wolf's percentage of quality starts comes in at 54.5% and he has earned 24 quality starting assignments in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 6.83 goals/game and he has allowed 123 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim (+172)

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