Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/6/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+162) Stars (-196)

American Airlines Center is the site where the Dallas Stars (40-19-2) will try to beat the Calgary Flames (29-23-9) on Thursday. The moneyline on this game has the Flames at +162 while the Stars are sitting at -196. The total is set at 6.

The Calgary Flames were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-3 win against the Flyers their last time on the ice. The Flames had a impressive offensive performance in the win. In the outing, they tallied a score on 6 of the 33 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 2 chances on the power play and were able to net 1 goal. Calgary accumulated 8 minutes in the box in this game.

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Calgary Flames opponents have tallied 184 power play opportunities (5th in the NHL) and have notched 47 goals in those attempts. The Flames thus far have had 1,789 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .901. Calgary has taken 1,769 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 8.9%. At even strength, the Flames have conceded 131 goals while scoring 120 on offense. Calgary is sitting with 176 power play chances and they have scored 38 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 21.59%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 67 points and their points percentage sits at .549. Regarding their scoring, the Calgary Flames have tallied 158 goals (30th in hockey) on the year and have allowed 178.

The man in net for this game is Dustin Wolf. Opponents have tallied 147 goals versus Wolf in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 8.00. Wolf has taken the ice for 55 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .908 for his 1,103 mins between the pipes. He has earned a record of 29-19-5 and he was named the starter in 53 games. Over the course of his pro career, Wolf has tallied 29 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .547. Wolf has seen 1,593 shot attempts against him and has accrued 1,446 saves.

In their last game, Dallas faced the Devils in a matchup where the Stars ended up with the victory by a final of 4-3. They had 5 power play chances in this contest and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Stars scored 4 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 208 goals, 82 points, and a points percentage of .672. They have allowed 157 goals to be scored by of a combination of 131 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. The Stars have accumulated 166 goals at even strength and 42 goals (8th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 185 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.70%. Dallas has put up 1,798 shots (9th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.57%, while allowing their opponents 1,682 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.15% on their opponents 164 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jake Oettinger protecting the net. Oettinger has earned a career record of 142-61-25 and has played in 237 contests. Oettinger's quality start percentage comes in at 59.2% and he has made 135 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has compiled 5,902 stops out of 6,468 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .912. His opposition is averaging 3.05 goals per contest and he has surrendered 566 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 228 contests and has played for a total of 11,149 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary (+162)

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