Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Nov 2024

Flames Look Set for Victory

The -100 about the Flames look really attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the Penguins can be beaten, so this is our betting prediction.

Flames Claimed Shootout Win in Last H2H

Calgary Flames were beaten in their previous six road games and the latest was at Nationwide Arena. Columbus Blue Jackets claimed a 5-2 win. Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri each scored one goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins won their last game 2-1, making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at TD Garden against Boston Bruins. Rickard Rakell and Philip Tomasino scored one goal each. Goalie Tristan Jarry produced a great performance and had 31 saves (.969).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames have beaten the Penguins in their last two meetings, winning by 4-3 and 4-3 (SO) scorelines. Both encounters were played at Scotiabank Saddledome. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Flames land six wins.

Starting Goalies

Dan Vladar (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-3-0	2.1	.924	0
23/24	8-9-2	3.61	.882	0

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-2	3.3	.895	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 18.4% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 2.3 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.5%.

MacKenzie Weegar is the top points scorer with 7 points, all of which were assists, with Matt Coronato recording 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.00 goal against average with a .933 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Penguins have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 18.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 32.9 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.5%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, while Erik Karlsson is next in line after registering 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 3.18 GAA with a .902 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that Calgary Flames will end up winning and that means heading to the Moneyline. You can get a value -100 that they triumph in this NHL clash.

The hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NHL predictions along with checking out the player and goalie stats which are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Flames vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
• Penguins have lost 16 of their last 25 games this season.
• Flames have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Flames Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the opportunity to back Calgary at bigger odds on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Rust Over 2.5 Shots -135

Bryan Rust (Penguins) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 1 straight games at home. We recommend backing the -135 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Bryan Rust Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+175

First

+1000

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+104

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 3 - 1 Penguins

The Flames are available at +2000 to secure a 3-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Penguins

1-0

Flames

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-0

Flames

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Flames

+1400

Penguins

+1400

3-0

Flames

+3400

Penguins

+3000

3-1

Flames

+2000

Penguins

+1900

3-2

Flames

+850

Penguins

+800

4-0

Flames

+4500

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Flames

+1700

Penguins

+1500

4-2

Flames

+1700

Penguins

+1600

4-3

Flames

+1050

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Flames

+8000

Penguins

+6600

5-1

Flames

+2900

Penguins

+2400

5-2

Flames

+1800

Penguins

+1500

5-3

Flames

+2500

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Flames

+2000

Penguins

+1900

6-0

Flames

+12500

Penguins

+10000

6-1

Flames

+7000

Penguins

+5500

6-2

Flames

+3500

Penguins

+2900

6-3

Flames

+3300

Penguins

+2800

6-4

Flames

+5000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Flames

+5000

Penguins

+5000

7-0

Flames

+5000

Penguins

+14000

7-1

Flames

+12000

Penguins

+9000

7-2

Flames

+9000

Penguins

+7500

7-3

Flames

+6600

Penguins

+5500

7-4

Flames

+7000

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Flames

+11000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Flames

+12000

Penguins

+11000

8-1

Flames

+12000

Penguins

+14000

8-2

Flames

+12000

Penguins

+12500

8-3

Flames

+12000

Penguins

+13000

8-4

Flames

+12500

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Penguins

+13000

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Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

If you want to bet on Pittsburgh Penguins, then Moneyline odds of -125 are on offer, although Calgary Flames are a +104 chance. The sportsbooks award a 49% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6 right now. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 6, there are odds of -114.

The Penguins are available at odds of +115 when it comes to beating the opposition to 3 goals. Underdogs Flames are chalked up at +135 to reach this total first.

Consider every angle when placing your National Hockey League bets. The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Flames

+104

Penguins

-125

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+165

Tie

+310

Penguins

+130

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-250

Penguins -1.5

+200

Total Goals

Under 6

-106

Over 6

-114

Sidney Crosby Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Sidney Crosby is the First Goalscorer favorite at +900. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +150.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+175

Anytime

+1000

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

First

+195

Anytime

+1100

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+215

Anytime

+1150

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Matthew Coronato (Flames)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Andrei Kuzmenko (Flames)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Connor Zary (Flames)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Drew O'Connor (Penguins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Philip Tomasino (Penguins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Michael Bunting (Penguins)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Jesse Puljujärvi (Penguins)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Blake Coleman (Flames)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

First

+330

Anytime

+1700

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Martin Pospíšil (Flames)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Valtteri Puustinen (Penguins)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Sam Poulin (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Anthony Beauvillier (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

First

+410

Anytime

+2000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 3.5

+150

Under 3.5

-200

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

Over 3.5

+150

Under 3.5

-200

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+104

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-182

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Blake Coleman (Flames)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-182

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Calgary Flames Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 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 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.70 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 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 18.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 17.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 18.2
• Takeaways: 5.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team News

Calgary Flames Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
4	Rasmus Andersson	24	24.97	5	9	14	2
91	Nazem Kadri	24	18.6	7	6	13	-15
52	MacKenzie Weegar	24	23.5	3	10	13	1

47	Connor Zary	24	17.4	5	7	12	-4
10	Jonathan Huberdeau	24	17.97	7	5	12	-7
11	Mikael Backlund	24	19.61	4	6	10	4
27	Matt Coronato	19	15.82	6	4	10	9
20	Blake Coleman	24	17.12	5	5	10	0
76	Martin Pospisil	24	13.14	2	7	9	-1
96	Andrei Kuzmenko	24	15.53	1	8	9	-3
58	Justin Kirkland	21	9.7	2	6	8	6
7	Kevin Bahl	24	21.78	0	7	7	3
17	Yegor Sharangovich	17	18.89	5	2	7	-7
39	Anthony Mantha	13	13.9	4	3	7	6
62	Daniil Miromanov	22	18.9	1	3	4	1
24	Jake Bean	11	14.86	1	2	3	0
70	Ryan Lomberg	24	9.18	0	2	2	3
21	Kevin Rooney	16	9.58	2	0	2	2
8	Tyson Barrie	9	15.33	1	1	2	-2
94	Brayden Pachal	24	14.24	0	1	1	-3
44	Joel Hanley	6	12.45	0	0	0	-2
42	Samuel Honzek	5	12.4	0	0	0	-1
43	Adam Klapka	5	8.46	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Dustin Wolf	13	2.59	0.918
80	Daniel Vladar	11	2.59	0.905

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Pittsburgh Penguins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
87	Sidney Crosby	25	20.26	8	16	24	-7
71	Evgeni Malkin	25	19.05	5	17	22	-11
65	Erik Karlsson	25	22.52	2	14	16	-11

67	Rickard Rakell	25	18.53	9	5	14	1
17	Bryan Rust	18	19.04	7	4	11	-13
28	Marcus Pettersson	25	22.42	1	9	10	-8
72	Anthony Beauvillier	25	13.24	6	3	9	-2
18	Jesse Puljujaervi	20	11.64	3	5	8	-2
24	Matt Grzelcyk	25	19.87	0	8	8	-12
10	Drew O'Connor	25	15.69	3	4	7	-13
8	Michael Bunting	24	14.57	4	3	7	-8
58	Kris Letang	22	23.26	2	4	6	-13
55	Noel Acciari	25	13.93	2	3	5	-11
13	Kevin Hayes	17	9.6	4	1	5	-9
19	Cody Glass	14	11.8	0	4	4	-7
46	Blake Lizotte	9	10.22	3	0	3	0
48	Valtteri Puustinen	10	9.89	1	1	2	-4
38	Owen Pickering	4	14.38	0	1	1	0
22	Samuel Poulin	6	10.1	0	1	1	1
5	Ryan Shea	10	15.95	0	1	1	-4
3	Jack St. Ivany	19	16.37	0	1	1	-3
30	Joel Blomqvist	8	52.03	0	0	0	0
83	Matt Nieto	7	12.47	0	0	0	-4
27	Ryan Graves	20	15.32	0	0	0	-8
11	Vasiliy Ponomaryov	3	9.2	0	0	0	0
2	Rutger McGroarty	3	11.63	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Tristan Jarry	8	3.88	0.881
39	Alex Nedeljkovic	11	3.42	0.877

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups