Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/13/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Monday, January 13, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-132) Blackhawks (+110)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (14-25-2) will attempt to beat the Calgary Flames (19-14-7) on Monday. The odds on this game have Calgary at -132 while Chicago is coming in at +110. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Calgary Flames were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 loss to the Predators in their previous contest . The Flames had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the loss. While out there on the ice, they netted 1 of the 32 shots they launched. Moreover, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Calgary accounted for 11 penalty mins for this matchup.

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When discussing their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have earned 105 goals (29th in pro hockey) this season and have conceded 121. For the season, they have racked up 45 points and their points percentage is sitting at .563. Calgary skates onto the rink with 112 power play chances and they have notched 23 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 20.54%. When at even strength, the Flames have surrendered 86 goals while having 82 on offense. Calgary has taken 1,182 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.9%. The Flames have had 1,169 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Calgary Flames opponents have 117 power play tries (17th in hockey) and have scored 35 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Dan Vladar. Opponents have tallied 272 goals against Vladar in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.88. Vladar has been in goal for 94 contests during his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .892 during his 4,203 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled an overall mark of 43-31-15 and was named the starter in 85 games. For his professional hockey career, Vladar has accounted for 40 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .471. Vladar has seen 2,523 shot attempts against him and has gathered 2,251 total saves.

Their last time out, Chicago faced off against the Avalanche in a matchup where the Blackhawks notched a victory by a score of 3-1. They had 1 power play attempt in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks recorded 3 goals of the 20 shots on goal they pursued.

On the campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 104 goals, 30 points, in addition to a points percentage of .366. They have granted a total of 138 goals to be scored by way of 119 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have earned 80 goals at even strength and 24 goals (18th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 104 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.08%. Chicago has taken 1,043 shots (28th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.97%, while allowing their opponents 1,243 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 83.90% on their oppositions 118 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.9%.

For the opposition you will find Arvid Soderblom in goal. The opposition is averaging 4.86 goals per game and he has given up 225 goals altogether. Soderblom's rate of quality starts comes out to 41.7% and he has qualified for 25 quality starts in his career. He got the starting nod in 60 contests and has played for a total of 2,778 mins. Soderblom has earned a lifetime mark of 13-44-5 and has participated in 68 contests. He has tallied 1,790 saves out of 2,015 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .888.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary (-132)

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