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Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 31, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome — Calgary, AB

Article updated Dec 31, 12:00 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Vancouver Canucks will face off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on New Year's Eve in a Pacific Division showdown. This will be the third meeting

Game outlook

The Vancouver Canucks will face off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on New Year's Eve in a Pacific Division showdown. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with both previous games resulting in a split. The Flames are the betting favorites with an opening line of -106, and the odds have not shifted. Will the Canucks secure their first win in Calgary? Stay tuned for more insight on this Canucks vs. Flames prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Canucks -106 | Flames -106

Spread: Canucks +0.5 (-118) | Flames -0.5 (+95)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 51%.

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have been struggling lately, with only three wins in their last ten games, including a tough overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. Despite holding a 4-1 lead, the Canucks allowed three goals in the final minutes to lose 5-4. Goalie Thatcher Demko has been underperforming with a 3.43 GAA and .879 save percentage. On the other hand, Kevin Lankinen has been solid with a 2.61 GAA and .907 save percentage for the season. Overall, the Canucks have an average offense, scoring 3.17 goals per game, but their defense is lacking, allowing 3.20 goals per game. Their current power ranking is 15, with a record of 17-10-8. It may be a good time to take advantage of sports betting promos for their upcoming games.

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Calgary Flames Analysis

The Calgary Flames are experiencing a mixed performance with a record of 4-2-2 in their last eight games. Despite just falling short of extending their winning streak to three games with a 3-0 road defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights, the team struggled to capitalize on power plays, going 0-for-4. Goalie Dan Vladar faced 36 shots and let in two goals, bringing his season record to 6-7-5 with a 3.02 GAA and .890 save percentage. Meanwhile, Dustin Wolf has an 11-5-2 record with a 2.70 GAA and .912 save percentage. The Flames rank 8th in power rankings and are 23rd in offense, averaging 2.80 goals per game, and 16th in defense, allowing 3.06 goals per game. Their overall record is 17-12-7. Considering their recent performance and statistics, the Flames may benefit from consulting hockey handicappers for improved outcomes. Additionally, Vancouver has a recent record of 1-2-0 against Calgary.

Flames vs. Canucks Game Promises Unpredictable Showdown Based on Season Performances

The performance of the Flames this season has been inconsistent, particularly as they have demonstrated stronger play at home with a 12-4-3 record at Scotiabank Saddledome. Conversely, the Canucks have shown prowess on the road, currently holding a 2-10 record. The upcoming game between these two teams presents a significant level of unpredictability, with both sides having demonstrated strengths and weaknesses throughout the season. My assessment favors the Canucks due to their superior offensive capabilities and more effective special teams in comparison to Calgary. Notably, the Flames have struggled with penalty killing, ranking fourth-worst in the league. Although the Flames secured an overtime victory against the Canucks in October, Vancouver proved their prowess with a 3-1 win in November.

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SportsJaw Canucks vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Canucks vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Vancouver Canucks-106 → +116Moved
  • Moneyline · Calgary Flames-106 → -135Moved
  • Spread · Vancouver Canucks+0.5 (-118) → +1.5 (-225)Moved
  • Spread · Calgary Flames-0.5 (+95) → -1.5 (+185)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Vancouver Canucks
2-10 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Calgary Flames
5-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T05:00:43.999Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-12Calgary Flames 1 · Vancouver Canucks 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Calgary Flames defeated Vancouver Canucks 3-1

Calgary Flames defeated Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on December 31, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Calgary Flames' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Vancouver Canucks +1.5 (-225) spread, Calgary Flames covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

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