Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Apr 2025

Knights to Get the Better of Flames

The prediction is to back the Golden Knights at odds of -116. We think that the Flames are massively opposable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

Knights Overtime Win in Previous H2H

Vegas Golden Knights beat Nashville Predators in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 5-3 home win at T-Mobile Arena. Brett Howden was one of five different players on the scoresheet.

Calgary Flames last game was a 5-2 home win. This victory over San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Saddledome made it back-to-back victories. Yegor Sharangovich scored two goals, with MacKenzie Weegar, Adam Klapka and Matt Coronato also scoring. Goalie Dustin Wolf made a total of 28 saves (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights beat the Flames when the teams last met. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Knights have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Flames. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Ilya Samsonov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-9-4	2.8	.891	2
23/24	23-7-6	3.13	.890	3

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-6-1	3.4	.886	0
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.2 goals from 23.3 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.6%.

Reilly Smith is the top points scorer with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, with William Karlsson recording 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.23 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Flames have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 32.7 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 2.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.5%.

The top points scorer is Nazem Kadri with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Yegor Sharangovich is next in line after having 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.53 GAA with a .903 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Vegas Golden Knights should be able to outscore the home team and our pick is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a generous -116 available for the visitors to win this NHL clash.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest player and goalie stats.

Key Golden Knights vs Flames stats:

• Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Golden Knights have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Golden Knights have won 2 consecutive games.
• Flames have lost 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Flames have lost 13 of their last 25 games at home this season.
• Flames have lost their last 3 games against Golden Knights.

Knights Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, Vegas can be backed at a greater price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider Match Winner & Total Goals, Winning Margin and 3-Way Moneyline.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikael Backlund Over 1.5 Shots -175

Mikael Backlund (Flames) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -175 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

Latest Mikael Backlund Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+340

First

+1600

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 1 Flames

The Golden Knights are available at +1300 to win by a 4-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Flames

1-0

Knights

+4500

Flames

+4500

2-0

Knights

+4000

Flames

+4000

2-1

Knights

+1200

Flames

+1200

3-0

Knights

+2500

Flames

+3300

3-1

Knights

+1600

Flames

+1800

3-2

Knights

+800

Flames

+850

4-0

Knights

+3300

Flames

+4500

4-1

Knights

+1300

Flames

+1900

4-2

Knights

+1500

Flames

+1700

4-3

Knights

+1100

Flames

+1150

5-0

Knights

+5500

Flames

+8000

5-1

Knights

+2200

Flames

+3300

5-2

Knights

+1600

Flames

+2200

5-3

Knights

+2400

Flames

+2900

5-4

Knights

+2400

Flames

+2500

6-0

Knights

+9000

Flames

+12500

6-1

Knights

+5000

Flames

+7500

6-2

Knights

+3000

Flames

+4500

6-3

Knights

+3000

Flames

+4500

6-4

Knights

+5500

Flames

+6600

6-5

Knights

+6000

Flames

+6000

7-1

Knights

+9000

Flames

+12500

7-2

Knights

+7500

Flames

+11000

7-3

Knights

+6000

Flames

+8000

7-4

Knights

+7500

Flames

+10000

7-5

Knights

+12000

Flames

+14000

7-6

Knights

+14000

Flames

+15000

8-2

Knights

+12500

Flames

+14000

8-4

Knights

+12500

Flames

+14000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames 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.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

If you want to bet on Calgary Flames, then Moneyline odds of -120 are on offer, although Vegas Golden Knights are a -100 chance. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 55% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

The Flames can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 3 Goals where they are +120 favorites. The Knights are +145 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Knights

-100

Flames

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+150

Tie

+330

Flames

+138

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-263

Flames -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Nazem Kadri Favorite to Be First Goalscorer

Nazem Kadri is the First Goalscorer favorite at +850. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +155.

Player Goals

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

First

+155

Anytime

+850

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+170

Anytime

+950

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

First

+200

Anytime

+1050

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+215

Anytime

+1100

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+225

Anytime

+1150

Matthew Coronato (Flames)

First

+235

Anytime

+1200

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+300

Anytime

+1500

Blake Coleman (Flames)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Brandon Saad (Knights)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Adam Klapka (Flames)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Victor Olofsson (Knights)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Morgan Frost (Flames)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Martin Pospíšil (Flames)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+400

Anytime

+1800

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

First

+425

Anytime

+1900

Alexander Holtz (Knights)

First

+425

Anytime

+2000

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Tanner Pearson (Knights)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Nicolas Roy (Knights)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Dryden Hunt (Flames)

First

+460

Anytime

+2000

Joel Farabee (Flames)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+140

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

+105

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Blake Coleman (Flames)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-130

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+135

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 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 2.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 20.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 33.8
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 32.4
• Hits: 27.1
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 26.8
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 27
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team News

Vegas Golden Knights Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Jack Eichel	3	22.03	2	5	7	2
16	Pavel Dorofeyev	3	18.93	5	0	5	0
61	Mark Stone	3	19.07	0	5	5	-1

49	Ivan Barbashev	3	15.43	1	1	2	0
93	Mitchell Marner	3	22.67	0	2	2	3
21	Brett Howden	3	12.03	1	0	1	0
17	Ben Hutton	2	16.35	0	1	1	0
19	Reilly Smith	3	13.57	1	0	1	-1
48	Tomas Hertl	3	18.5	0	1	1	-1
27	Shea Theodore	3	23.93	0	1	1	0
55	Keegan Kolesar	3	10.63	0	1	1	0
20	Brandon Saad	3	12.93	0	0	0	-1
2	Zach Whitecloud	3	18.3	0	0	0	-1
6	Kaedan Korczak	3	15.2	0	0	0	1
5	Jeremy Lauzon	3	16.27	0	0	0	0
10	Colton Sissons	3	11.63	0	0	0	0
71	William Karlsson	3	16.13	0	0	0	-3
3	Brayden McNabb	3	20.07	0	0	0	-1
15	Noah Hanifin	1	24	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
40	Akira Schmid	1	2.99	0.87
33	Adin Hill	2	3.24	0.854

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Calgary Flames Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
27	Matt Coronato	3	17.93	2	1	3	-1
91	Nazem Kadri	3	21.13	0	2	2	-1
86	Joel Farabee	3	19.93	0	2	2	-1

47	Connor Zary	3	12.77	1	0	1	-2
43	Adam Klapka	3	12.13	0	1	1	0
20	Blake Coleman	3	16.77	1	0	1	-2
17	Yegor Sharangovich	3	15.13	0	1	1	-2
16	Morgan Frost	3	17.4	1	0	1	0
51	Matvei Gridin	3	14.3	1	0	1	-1
7	Kevin Bahl	3	20.3	0	1	1	2
42	Samuel Honzek	1	13	0	0	0	-2
98	Ilya Solovyov	2	10.8	0	0	0	-1
58	Justin Kirkland	2	8.8	0	0	0	0
24	Jake Bean	2	13.55	0	0	0	-3
11	Mikael Backlund	3	16.93	0	0	0	-3
94	Brayden Pachal	3	12.63	0	0	0	-1
70	Ryan Lomberg	3	9.2	0	0	0	0
4	Rasmus Andersson	3	25.2	0	0	0	0
44	Joel Hanley	3	18.23	0	0	0	-5
52	MacKenzie Weegar	3	24.7	0	0	0	-3
89	Zayne Parekh	1	17.4	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Devin Cooley	-	-	-
32	Dustin Wolf	3	3.99	0.865

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups