The Florida Panthers, led by Jonathan Huberdeau and Mike Hoffman, are ready to take the ice against Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, and the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in an East-West tilt. The game will get going at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 24, and you’ll be able to catch the game live on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames Odds
The Flames (-130) are being chosen as the favorites over the Panthers (+110) and the Over/Under (O/U) has been placed at 7 goals (-105 for the over, -115 for the under).
Calgary is 5-6 straight up (SU) and has lost 3.0 units for moneyline bettors this year. That early-season winning percentage is a big slide from what the team recorded during the 2018-19 season (50-32). Out of its 11 regular season matches, six of them have gone under the total, while four have gone over and just one has pushed. The team’s 3-2 SU at home this year.
The Flames have converted on 16.7 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated fifth overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 88.4 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 28.4 saves per game with a .912 save percentage, David Rittich (4-4-1) has been the most dependable goalkeeper for the Flames this year. If Calgary decides to rest him, however, the team might roll with Cam Talbot (1-3-3 record, .908 save percentage, 2.46 goals against average).
Florida has lost 1.4 units for moneyline bettors this year and is currently 4-5 straight up (SU). A total of five of its games have gone over the total, while three have gone under the total and just one has pushed. The Panthers are 2-3 SU as the road team this season.
The Panthers have recorded a goal on 20.0 percent of their power play chances this year after converting on 26.8 percent of their extra-man opportunities last season (which ranked them third in the league in that category). The team’s gone from killing off 81.3 percent of opponents’ power plays (ranked ninth overall last season) to 87.5 percent this year.
Sergei Bobrovsky (24.7 saves per game) has been the primary choice in the net for Florida. Bobrovsky has three wins, four losses, and two OT losses to his credit, and has registered a .878 save percentage and 3.75 goals against average this year.
Florida Panthers vs. Calgary Flames Free Picks
Free NHL Pick: SU Winner – Panthers, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- The under has hit in three of Calgary’s last five outings.
- Florida skaters registered 23.2 hits per game last season, while the Flames forced 16.3 hits per matchup.
