Calgary Looking for Rebound in Detroit
The Calgary Flames are consistently inconsistent. Since the middle of December, they haven’t won or lost more than two games in a row. Treading water like this isn’t going to move them up the standings like they need to get into the playoff picture.
They were beaten by the New York Rangers in overtime in their latest out and have to pick up the pieces in Detroit. Will they beat the Red Wings and cash on the NHL betting odds?
Let’s check the latest NHL news, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Flames vs Red Wings. We’ve got plenty of NHL picks for you to consider.
Calgary Trending in Two Directions
The Flames are currently in the middle of two goaltenders trending in different directions.
Jacob Markstrom hasn’t been very good in the past month for Calgary. He was 1-4-0 in January with a 3.21 goals against average (GAA) and a .886 save percentage. This downward trend continued in February as he lost his first game after the break, coughing up five goals.
Daniel Vladar ended January with a 5-0-1 record, a 2.63 GAA, and a .908 save percentage. Not to mention he was 4-0-2 during the month of December.
He’s allowed three goals or less in six of his last seven starts, which gives this team a chance. If you’re thinking of taking this team with your NHL picks, make sure Vladar is between the pipes.
Red Wings Struggle at Home
The Red Wings don’t have much of a home-ice advantage these days. They lost again at home on Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers beat them 5-2. They’ve now dropped three of four at home and are 12-11-3 in front of their own audience.
The Red Wings are in the bottom half of the league, both offensively and defensively. On the defensive end, Ville Husso is fading quickly. After a decent start to the season, he has a .884 save percentage since the start of January.
Unless the goaltending gets better, this team will be difficult to back for those who bet online.
Flames vs Red Wings Game Injuries
Flames vs Red Wings Head-to-Head
The Flames and Red Wings last played each other in March 2022, with Calgary getting a 3-0 shutout over Detroit.
Flames vs Red Wings Game Information
- Game: Flames (24-17-10) vs Red Wings (21-20-8)
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Day/Time: Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Flames vs Red Wings Live Stream: NHL.TV
Flames vs Red Wings Betting Lines
Flames vs Red Wings Picks and Prediction
It’s difficult to figure out the best way to go here, as the Flames are inconsistent while the Red Wings are sliding. The best bet in the sportsbook is likely the over.
Goaltending is a big flaw for the Red Wings. Husso started and lost last night, so it’s likely Magnus Hellberg will get the start on Thursday. However, he has a .895 save percentage since the start of December.
Meanwhile, Calgary leaves a lot to be desired in net too. Look for a high-scoring game here and an over.
Detroit is listed at +135 in our Vegas NHL lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Red Wings, there’s a chance to win $135. Calgary is -155, with a chance to win $65 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Flames a 60.78% chance to win, with the Red Wings at 42.55%.
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