Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Blackhawks

The Calgary Flames meet the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, January 15.

Take the Blackhawks at -111 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Flames. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

Calgary Flames lost on the road in their previous game. Columbus Blue Jackets won 5-3 at Nationwide Arena. Rasmus Andersson, Mikael Backlund and Morgan Frost each scored one goal.

Chicago Blackhawks were defeated last time out. United Center saw them beaten at home to Edmonton Oilers by a 4-1 scoreline. Hawks managed 30 shots and Tyler Bertuzzi recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks have beaten the Flames in the last two encounters. They won 4-0 at Scotiabank Saddledome and triumphed 5-2 at United Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Hawks have won six.

Starting Goalies

Devin Cooley (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-6	2.7	.909	0
23/24	2-3-1	4.98	.870	0

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-25-11	2.8	.902	3

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 6.4% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 3.2 goals from 32.3 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.5%.

Mikael Backlund is the top points scorer with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, with Connor Zary recording 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.13 goal against average with a .904 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Hawks have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 30.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.1%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, while Andre Burakovsky is next best after having 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.99 GAA with a .890 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to bet on Chicago Blackhawks to win this NHL encounter and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -111 that they claim the victory.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Flames vs Blackhawks stats:

• Blackhawks have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blackhawks have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Flames have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Blackhawks have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Hawks Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Chicago can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joel Farabee Over 1.5 Shots -185

Joel Farabee (Flames) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -185.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 2 - 4 Blackhawks

The Blackhawks can be backed to win 4-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1500 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Blackhawks

1-0

Flames

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

2-0

Flames

+4500

Blackhawks

+4500

2-1

Flames

+1300

Blackhawks

+1300

3-0

Flames

+3000

Blackhawks

+3000

3-1

Flames

+1800

Blackhawks

+1800

3-2

Flames

+850

Blackhawks

+800

4-0

Flames

+4000

Blackhawks

+4000

4-1

Flames

+1600

Blackhawks

+1600

4-2

Flames

+1600

Blackhawks

+1500

4-3

Flames

+1050

Blackhawks

+1050

5-0

Flames

+7500

Blackhawks

+7000

5-1

Flames

+2800

Blackhawks

+2500

5-2

Flames

+1800

Blackhawks

+1700

5-3

Flames

+2400

Blackhawks

+2400

5-4

Flames

+2000

Blackhawks

+2000

6-0

Flames

+11000

Blackhawks

+11000

6-1

Flames

+6600

Blackhawks

+6000

6-2

Flames

+3500

Blackhawks

+3300

6-3

Flames

+3300

Blackhawks

+3000

6-4

Flames

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

6-5

Flames

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

7-1

Flames

+11000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-2

Flames

+9000

Blackhawks

+8000

7-3

Flames

+6600

Blackhawks

+6000

7-4

Flames

+7500

Blackhawks

+7000

7-5

Flames

+11000

Blackhawks

+11000

7-6

Flames

+12500

Blackhawks

+12000

8-2

Flames

+14000

Blackhawks

+14000

8-3

Flames

+14000

Blackhawks

+14000

8-4

Flames

+13000

Blackhawks

+12000

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Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Chicago Blackhawks are -125 to win against Calgary Flames who are priced at betting odds of +104. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 56% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -141.

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Moneyline

Flames

+104

Blackhawks

-125

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+150

Tie

+310

Blackhawks

+143

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-250

Blackhawks -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

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Calgary Flames Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.90 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 17
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.9
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5.1

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