Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Bruins

The Calgary Flames square off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 8.

We believe that the Bruins should prove too strong for the Flames over 60 minutes. Therefore, it’s all about going to the 3-Way Moneyline to back the home team and there’s juice in the +108 available.

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Calgary Flames have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Montreal Canadiens won 4-1 at Bell Centre. Flames racked up 29 shots and Joel Farabee bagged the only goal.

Boston Bruins have now lost four consecutive times at home. In their last game, they were beaten 7-4 on the road by Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. David Pastrnak scored two goals, with Mason Lohrei and Viktor Arvidsson also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames triumphed 2-1 when they last played the Bruins. This head-to-head was played at Scotiabank Saddledome. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-17-2	3	.898	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

Joonas Korpisalo (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-8-0	3.6	.882	0
23/24	21-26-4	3.27	.890	0

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 9.3% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 3.3 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

Mikael Backlund is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with MacKenzie Weegar recording 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.02 goal against average with a .899 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 17.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 6.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.7%.

The top points scorer is David Pastrnak with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Elias Lindholm is next in line after registering 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.01 GAA with a .884 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the 60-minute line, so we’re going to make Boston Bruins our pick for this NHL encounter. You can currently get +108 for this selection which looks value.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Flames vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Flames have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Flames have lost 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Flames have lost their last 3 games.

Bruins 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 48.1% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Boston to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then make a selection on the Match Winner & Goals lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Coronato Under 1.5 Shots +135

Matt Coronato (Flames) has had Under 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. This could happen again and there is betting odds of +135 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Matt Coronato Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+280

First

+1600

Assists

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 2 - 5 Bruins

Our prediction for the correct score is the Bruins to land a 5-2 victory and this is available at +1500. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Bruins

1-0

Flames

+6000

Bruins

+6000

2-0

Flames

+5500

Bruins

+5000

2-1

Flames

+1700

Bruins

+1600

3-0

Flames

+4000

Bruins

+3300

3-1

Flames

+2200

Bruins

+1900

3-2

Flames

+950

Bruins

+850

4-0

Flames

+5000

Bruins

+4000

4-1

Flames

+1900

Bruins

+1500

4-2

Flames

+1700

Bruins

+1400

4-3

Flames

+1050

Bruins

+950

5-0

Flames

+9000

Bruins

+6000

5-1

Flames

+3300

Bruins

+2200

5-2

Flames

+1900

Bruins

+1500

5-3

Flames

+2400

Bruins

+2000

5-4

Flames

+1900

Bruins

+1800

6-0

Flames

+13000

Bruins

+9000

6-1

Flames

+7500

Bruins

+4500

6-2

Flames

+4000

Bruins

+2500

6-3

Flames

+3300

Bruins

+2500

6-4

Flames

+4500

Bruins

+4000

6-5

Flames

+4500

Bruins

+4000

7-0

Flames

+4500

Bruins

+13000

7-1

Flames

+12000

Bruins

+8000

7-2

Flames

+10000

Bruins

+6000

7-3

Flames

+6600

Bruins

+4500

7-4

Flames

+6600

Bruins

+5500

7-5

Flames

+10000

Bruins

+9000

7-6

Flames

+11000

Bruins

+10000

8-1

Flames

+11000

Bruins

+12500

8-2

Flames

+11000

Bruins

+11000

8-3

Flames

+11000

Bruins

+11000

8-4

Flames

+12000

Bruins

+10000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Bruins

+12000

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Calgary Flames vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 58% chance of securing victory, Boston Bruins are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -137. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +114 about Calgary Flames.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -110.

If you’re wagering on National Hockey League clashes, we recommend heading to the top sportsbooks and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Flames

+114

Bruins

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+185

Tie

+335

Bruins

+112

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-213

Bruins -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

David Pastrnak is available at +110 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +750 to find the net first.

Player Goals

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

+110

Anytime

+750

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Matt Coronato (Flames)

First

+280

Anytime

+1600

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

First

+290

Anytime

+1700

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+300

Anytime

+1700

Blake Coleman (Flames)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Joel Farabee (Flames)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Connor Zary (Flames)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Alex Steeves (Bruins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Fraser Minten (Bruins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Morgan Frost (Flames)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Tanner Jeannot (Bruins)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Rasmus Andersson (Flames)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Adam Klapka (Flames)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Sean Kuraly (Bruins)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Justin Kirkland (Flames)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Henri Jokiharju (Bruins)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Mason Lohrei (Bruins)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Ryan Lomberg (Flames)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Kevin Bahl (Flames)

First

+1500

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Rasmus Andersson (Flames)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Matt Coronato (Flames)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-370

Blake Coleman (Flames)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Morgan Frost (Flames)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Blake Coleman (Flames)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Matt Coronato (Flames)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Morgan Frost (Flames)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-120

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Rasmus Andersson (Flames)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Calgary Flames Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 15.4
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.2
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 18
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 6.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 20.7
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 15.9
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 18.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

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