Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Red Wings

The Calgary Flames go up against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Monday, March 16.

There’s an attractive -118 that the Red Wings are able to beat the Flames in regulation time. This wager can be secured on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Calgary Flames were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at UBS Arena. New York Islanders claimed a 3-2 win. Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman scored one goal each. Goalie Dustin Wolf was red hot in the net, stopping 17 shots (1.000).

Detroit Red Wings have lost five home games on the spin. On the road at American Airlines Center in their last game, they were beaten 3-2 (OT) by Dallas Stars. Simon Edvinsson and Lucas Raymond each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Red Wings and the Flames saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Red Wings have triumphed in their previous seven meetings against the Flames. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-29-3	3	.899	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-22-4	2.7	.901	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have been giving up 3.7 goals from 32.6 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.3%.

Joel Farabee is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Mikael Backlund racking up 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.98 goal against average with a .908 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 27.2 shots on goal, with a 10.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.5%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Moritz Seider is next best after having 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.44 GAA with a .908 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Our Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Detroit Red Wings should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the -118 available.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Flames vs Red Wings stats:

• Red Wings 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 7 of their last 10 games.
• Red Wings have won the last 7 games between these teams.

Red Wings 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex DeBrincat To Score +130

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings) has scored in 4 of the past 5 home games. There are odds of +130 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 1 - 3 Red Wings

A 3-1 win in favor of the Red Wings is available at odds of +1500. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Red Wings

1-0

Flames

+5000

Red Wings

+4500

2-0

Flames

+5000

Red Wings

+4000

2-1

Flames

+1500

Red Wings

+1200

3-0

Flames

+4000

Red Wings

+2400

3-1

Flames

+2200

Red Wings

+1500

3-2

Flames

+950

Red Wings

+800

4-0

Flames

+5500

Red Wings

+2800

4-1

Flames

+2200

Red Wings

+1150

4-2

Flames

+2000

Red Wings

+1300

4-3

Flames

+1300

Red Wings

+1000

5-0

Flames

+11000

Red Wings

+4500

5-1

Flames

+4000

Red Wings

+1700

5-2

Flames

+2400

Red Wings

+1300

5-3

Flames

+3000

Red Wings

+2200

5-4

Flames

+2500

Red Wings

+2200

6-0

Flames

+2500

Red Wings

+7000

6-1

Flames

+10000

Red Wings

+4000

6-2

Flames

+5000

Red Wings

+2400

6-3

Flames

+4500

Red Wings

+2500

6-4

Flames

+6600

Red Wings

+4500

6-5

Flames

+6000

Red Wings

+5500

7-0

Flames

+6000

Red Wings

+11000

7-1

Flames

+6000

Red Wings

+6600

7-2

Flames

+13000

Red Wings

+6000

7-3

Flames

+9000

Red Wings

+5000

7-4

Flames

+9000

Red Wings

+6600

7-5

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

7-6

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+13000

8-1

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-2

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+10000

8-3

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-4

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+11000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Red Wings

+14000

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Calgary Flames vs Detroit Red Wings 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Detroit Red Wings are -185 favorites to win and that means a 65% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +152 about Calgary Flames.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -122.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.

Moneyline

Flames

+152

Red Wings

-185

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+250

Tie

+350

Red Wings

-118

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-172

Red Wings -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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Calgary Flames Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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 5 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 21.3
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 14.8
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

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