Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago Blackhawks, with a current record of 3-8, will be facing off against the undefeated Calgary Flames (3-0) on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. Despite being on the road,
Game outlook
The Chicago Blackhawks, with a current record of 3-8, will be facing off against the undefeated Calgary Flames (3-0) on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. Despite being on the road, Calgary enters the match as the betting favorite with opening odds of -157, and the line has remained unchanged leading up to the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blackhawks +138 | Flames -157
Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-175) | Flames -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 61%.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks recently secured their first win of the season with a 5-2 upset road victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Teuvo Teravainen had a standout performance with 2 goals and 2 assists, while Connor Bedard contributed with a goal and an assist. Petr Mrazek made 36 saves in the winning effort. Chicago made key offseason acquisitions to bolster their roster, including Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi, TJ Brodie, and Alec Martinez. The team is currently averaging 2.6 goals per game and allowing 3 goals per game. Starting goalie Laurent Brossoit will be out of the lineup. With a power ranking of 27, the Blackhawks are ranked 21st in offense, 11th in defense, and hold a 1-1-1 record for the season.
Calgary Flames Analysis
The Calgary Flames are off to an impressive 3-0 start to the season, with standout performances from Rasmus Andersson, Anthony Mantha, Connor Zary, and Justin Kirkland in their recent 4-1 road win over the Oilers. The team is currently averaging an impressive 5.33 goals per game, the best in the NHL, while allowing 3 goals per game. Despite key absences from Kevin Rooney and Yegor Sharangovich, Calgary remains a force to be reckoned with. The Flames hold a power ranking of 9 and are ranked #1 for offense, scoring an average of 6.00 goals per game. Their defense, ranked #23, has been giving up an average of 4.00 points per game. In their previous matchups, Chicago has struggled against Calgary, going 1-2-0.