Calgary Flames vs
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Calgary Flames favored to defeat struggling Ottawa Senators in upcoming matchup at Canadian Tire Centre

The Calgary Flames (12-6-3) are set to face off against the Ottawa Senators (8-11-1) at Canadian Tire Centre. Both teams split their matchups last season, with each team earning a win. The puck drops at 7:30 PM EST. The Ottawa Senators are favored to win with a betting line of -147 that has not moved. Stay tuned to see who comes out on top in this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flames +125 | Senators -147
• Spread: Flames +1.5 (-192) | Senators -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ottawa will win straight-up is 60%.

Calgary vs Ottawa Stats

Calgary Flames

In their most recent game, Calgary had an odds of -105 and emerged victorious against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 4-3 in a shootout. Yegor Sharangovich, Martin Pospisil, and Kevin Rooney each contributed a goal, while Dan Vladar made 20 saves out of 23 shots faced. Despite struggling offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in nine of the last 10 games, Calgary ranks 23rd in goals per game and ninth in shots per game. On the defensive end, Calgary ranks eighth in goals against per game and 25th in shots against per game, with strong goaltending performances by Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar. Rasmus Andersson leads the team with 13 points and Calgary currently holds a power ranking of 17, standing 22nd in offense, eighth in defense, and boasting a season record of 12-6-3.

Ottawa Senators Analysis

In their recent game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Ottawa Senators were the favorites but ended up losing 4-3. Despite the loss, Claude Giroux and Drake Batherson had solid performances, with Giroux scoring a goal and an assist while Batherson provided two assists. However, Ottawa's offense has been struggling, scoring three or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games. Tim Stutzle leads the team in points with 24, followed by Brady Tkachuk with 21 points and Batherson with 20 points. While the defense has been decent, goaltending has been a weak point for the Senators this season. Anton Forsberg has a record of 3-4-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .903 SV%, while Linus Ullmark has a record of 4-7-1 with a 3.10 GAA and .881 SV%. Overall, the Ottawa Senators have a power ranking of 12 and are ranked 15th for offense and 21st for defense, with an overall record of 8-11-1. In their recent matchups, Calgary went 1-2-0 against Ottawa.

Calgary Flames Favored to Win Against Offensively Struggling Ottawa Senators

Ottawa's offensive performance has been lacking as of late, with the team scoring three or fewer goals in nine out of their last ten games. In addition, the goaltending for Ottawa has been subpar this season, as they currently rank 24th in goals against per game. Conversely, Calgary has seen strong goaltending this season, ranking eighth in goals against per game. The Flames have demonstrated their ability to secure victories this season and are favored to win this upcoming matchup. It is advisable to place a wager on Calgary to win on the money line.

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