Alex Tuch, Mark Stone, and the Vegas Golden Knights will face off against Elias Lindholm, Johnny Gaudreau, and the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome for a divisional tilt. The game will get going at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10 and it will air live on Sportsnet ONE.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Odds
Moneyline odds have not yet been posted for this matchup.
Calgary is 41-27 straight-up (SU) and has earned 6.3 units for moneyline bettors this season. That win percentage, ranked fourth in the NHL so far this season, is a welcomed improvement compared to what the team managed during the 2017-18 season (37-45). Through 68 regular season outings, 36 of its games have gone over the total, while 29 have gone under and just three have pushed. The team’s 20-12 SU at home this season.
The Flames have converted on 21.4 percent of their power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 21st overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 79.5 percent of all penalties.
Boasting a .911 save percentage and 24.8 saves per game, David Rittich (23-15-5) has been the primary option in goal for Calgary this season. If head coach Bill Peters decides to give him a rest, however, the team might roll with Mike Smith (20-15-15 record, .896 save percentage, 2.90 goals against average).
In the other locker room, Vegas is 38-31 straight up (SU) and has lost 6.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. A total of 34 of its matches have gone under the total, while 30 have gone over and just four have pushed. The Golden Knights are 17-17 SU as the road team this season.
The Golden Knights have converted on 17.9 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked seventh overall and it’s successfully killed off 82.1 percent of all penalties.
Marc-Andre Fleury (2.48 goals against average and .912 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Vegas. Fleury is averaging 25.7 saves per game and has 34 wins, 24 losses, and five OT losses to his credit.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames Betting Predictions
Free NHL Pick: SU Winner – Flames, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- Two of the Golden Knights’ last ten games have ended in a shootout. The team is 1-1 in those games and 3-2 overall in shootouts this season.
- The under has hit in four of Vegas’ last five outings.
- Seven of Vegas’ last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 5-2 in those games.
- Vegas skaters have accounted for the league’s third-most hits per game (28.0), but that number’s down to just 21.0 hits over their last five away games.