Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/15/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

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

The Calgary Flames (38-27-14) welcome the Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-9) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Golden Knights at -196 and the Flames are priced at +162. The total is 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 win against the Predators in the last game they played. Vegas amassed 2 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Golden Knights had a solid offensive output in this win. Furthermore, they had 3 attempts on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. For the game, they netted 5 of the 29 shots they attempted.

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When at even strength, the Golden Knights have allowed the opponent to score 170 goals while getting 213 when they are on offense. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have recorded 166 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have scored 39 goals in those attempts. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 266 goals (6th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 209. Vegas has attempted 2,409 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.0%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 107 points and their points percentage sits at .669. The Golden Knights so far have had 2,096 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .900. Vegas has accounted for 182 power play chances and they have scored 53 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 29.12%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Adin Hill. The opposition has racked up 452 goals against Hill in his professional career and his goals against rate is 3.60. Hill has been involved in 186 matchups over the course of his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .909 for his 7,542 mins guarding the cage. He has an overall mark of 96-64-13 and he started in 173 games. Over the course of his career, Hill has earned 92 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .532. Hill has had 4,965 shot attempts taken against him and he has 4,513 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Calgary opposed the Sharks in a game where the Flames notched a win by a tally of 5-2. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Flames scored 5 goals of the 30 shots on goal they took.

The Flames have accumulated 164 goals at even strength and 47 goals (17th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Calgary has attempted 2,357 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.95%, while allowing their opponents 2,299 shots. During this campaign, the Calgary Flames have accumulated 211 goals, 90 points, in addition to a points percentage of .570. They have granted a total of 231 goals to be scored by of a combination of 178 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 227 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 20.70%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 75.80% on the other teams 219 power play tries, and their save percentage is 90.0%.

Across the rink you are going to see Dustin Wolf protecting the net. He has recorded 1,811 stops out of the 1,998 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .906. Wolf has accumulated a career mark of 36-23-9 and has played in 70 contests. He was named a starter in 68 games and his ice time sits at 1,140 mins. Wolf's percentage of quality starts is 54.4% and he has made 37 quality starts in his pro hockey career. His opponents are averaging 9.84 goals per game and he has surrendered 187 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas (-196)

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