Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 1/28/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-275) Flames (+220)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the site where the Calgary Flames (24-17-7) will compete against the Washington Capitals (33-11-5) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this game has the Capitals at -275 and the Flames are priced at +220. The total is set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals will look for better times on the ice after their 2-1 defeat to the Canucks in their previous game. Washington had 6 mins in the box for this matchup. They also had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to score a goal. The Capitals had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the loss. While out there on the ice, they netted 1 out of the 33 shots they put on goal.

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When playing at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 94 goals while having 140 when they are on offense. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 145 power play opportunities (10th in pro hockey) and have scored 22 goals in those attempts. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have earned 171 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) on the season and have conceded 116. Washington has attempted 1,339 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.8%. For the season, they sit with 71 points and their points % is .724. The Capitals so far have had 1,339 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .913. Washington steps onto the ice with 137 power play opportunities and they have notched 31 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 22.63%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Logan Thompson. For his professional hockey career, Thompson has 74 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .612. His save percentage currently is at .915 for his 5,989 mins between the pipes. Thompson has seen 3,751 shot attempts against him and has amassed 3,431 saves. Opponents have been able to score 320 goals versus Thompson in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.21. He has compiled a mark of 78-34-14 and was named the starter in 121 games. Thompson has been involved in 130 matchups throughout his pro hockey career.

In their last game, Calgary opposed the Jets in a matchup where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a final score of 5-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this game and netted 1 out of those attempts. The Flames recorded 2 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they attempted.

This season, the Calgary Flames are sitting with 129 goals, 55 points, as well as a points percentage of .573. They have granted a total of 142 goals to be scored by way of 102 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames are sitting with 101 goals at even strength and 28 goals (19th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 132 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.21%. Calgary has attempted 1,392 shots (17th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.27%, while allowing the opposition 1,405 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 71.22% on their oppositions 139 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.9%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Dustin Wolf patrolling the crease. His opponents are averaging 6.68 goals/game and he has yielded 120 goals in total. Wolf's quality start rate sits at 55.8% and he has qualified for 24 quality starts in his professional career. He has been a starter 43 contests and has accumulated 1,078 minutes. Wolf has earned a career record of 26-14-3 and has played in 45 games. He has racked up 1,192 stops out of the 1,312 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .909.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary (+220)

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