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Calgary Flames Favored to Win Against Utah Hockey Club in Matchup with Similar Records

The Calgary Flames will be facing off against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center, with both teams holding similar records of 5-3-1 and 4-4-2 respectively. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM EST. Utah has been designated as the betting favorite with odds opening at -113 and remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for the Calgary Flames vs. Utah Hockey Club prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flames +100 | Jazz -113
• Spread: Flames +1.5 (-251) | Jazz -1.5 (+215)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 53%.

Calgary vs Utah Stats

Calgary Flames

In their last game, Calgary, who were considered underdogs, suffered a 5-0 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite a decent offensive performance this season, with the Flames scoring three or more goals in six of their first nine games, their defense has been lacking. Goalie David Vladar allowed five goals on 38 shots faced. Overall, Calgary ranks 16th in goals per game and 30th in shots per game. The team's defense, however, ranks 18th in goals against per game and 28th in shots against per game. Goalies Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf have had average performances, with Rasmus Andersson leading the team with 10 points. With a power ranking of 13, Calgary is currently ranked 14th in offense, 18th in defense, and holds a record of 5-3-1 for the season.

Utah Jazz Analysis

In their previous game, Utah lost 5-4 in overtime against the San Jose Sharks, despite being favored at -275. Matias Maccelli scored twice, while Ian Cole and Vladislav Kolyachonok each recorded two assists. Goalie Connor Ingram allowed five goals on 45 shots faced. The team has struggled offensively this season, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last seven games. They rank 23rd in goals per game and 29th in shots per game. Clayton Keller leads the team with 10 points. Defensively, Utah has been average, but goaltending has been subpar, ranking 27th in goals against per game. Ingram has a record of 4-2-2 with a 3.87 GAA and .868 SV%, while Karel Vejmelka has a record of 0-2-0 with a 3.04 GAA and .889 SV%. In terms of power rankings, the Utah Jazz is ranked 17th, with a 4-4-2 overall record. They are ranked 24th for offense, scoring an average of 2.90 goals per game, and 27th for defense, giving up an average of 3.70 points per game. In their last three matchups against Calgary, the Jazz came out on top with Calgary going 0-2-1.

Calgary Flames poised for victory against struggling Utah team

Calgary has had a strong start to the season, with their offense performing well by scoring three or more goals in six of their first nine games. The Flames currently rank 16th in goals per game. Conversely, Utah has struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last seven games. The team ranks 23rd in goals per game and 29th in shots per game. Additionally, Utah's goaltending has been subpar, as they rank 27th in goals against per game. Based on these factors, it is anticipated that Calgary will secure a victory in the upcoming game. It is recommended to take Calgary on the money line for this match.

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