Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Flames

The Vegas Golden Knights meet the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, December 20.

It’s time to side with the Flames to secure a victory over the Golden Knights. They should have the upper hand and the +105 for our Moneyline prediction looks a great price.

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Vegas Golden Knights have enjoyed back-to-back road victories. Their previous game was a 2-1 (SO) home defeat against New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena. Pavel Dorofeyev was the only player to find the net, with Carter Hart stopping 32 shots (.970).

Calgary Flames won their last game which was at home. It was a 4-2 triumph at Scotiabank Saddledome against Seattle Kraken. Mikael Backlund scored two goals, with Matt Coronato and Nazem Kadri also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights have beaten the Flames in the last two encounters. They won 4-2 at Scotiabank Saddledome and triumphed 6-1 at T-Mobile Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Knights winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Akira Schmid (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-2-4	2.3	.903	2
23/24	5-9-0	3.15	.895	0

Dustin Wolf (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-13-2	2.9	.896	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 24.1% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.4 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

Mark Stone is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Jack Eichel racking up 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.26 goal against average with a .917 save percentage.

The Flames have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 31.1 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.7%.

The top points scorer is Nazem Kadri with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Rasmus Andersson is next best after having 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.22 GAA with a .915 SV%, including one shutout.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Calgary Flames look great value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the home team will claim a victory in this NHL game. We’re happy to take the +105 that they win.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Golden Knights vs Flames stats:

• Flames have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Flames have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Golden Knights have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

Flames Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 48.8% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nazem Kadri To Score +225

Nazem Kadri (Flames) has been on the scoresheet in his past 2 games. The odds for him to be an Anytime Goalscorer look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +225.

Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 3 - 5 Flames

Let’s go for the Flames to win 5-3, a bet which is available at +2800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Flames

1-0

Knights

+4000

Flames

+4500

2-0

Knights

+4000

Flames

+4000

2-1

Knights

+1150

Flames

+1200

3-0

Knights

+2500

Flames

+3000

3-1

Knights

+1600

Flames

+1800

3-2

Knights

+750

Flames

+850

4-0

Knights

+3300

Flames

+4000

4-1

Knights

+1300

Flames

+1700

4-2

Knights

+1500

Flames

+1700

4-3

Knights

+1050

Flames

+1150

5-0

Knights

+6000

Flames

+8000

5-1

Knights

+2200

Flames

+3000

5-2

Knights

+1600

Flames

+2000

5-3

Knights

+2400

Flames

+2800

5-4

Knights

+2400

Flames

+2500

6-0

Knights

+9000

Flames

+12500

6-1

Knights

+5500

Flames

+7500

6-2

Knights

+3000

Flames

+4000

6-3

Knights

+3300

Flames

+4000

6-4

Knights

+5500

Flames

+6000

6-5

Knights

+6000

Flames

+6000

7-1

Knights

+9000

Flames

+13000

7-2

Knights

+8000

Flames

+11000

7-3

Knights

+6000

Flames

+8000

7-4

Knights

+7500

Flames

+9000

7-5

Knights

+12500

Flames

+13000

7-6

Knights

+14000

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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Vegas Golden Knights are -127 favorites to win and that means a 56% chance of landing a victory. Calgary Flames are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +105.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Knights

-127

Flames

+105

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+125

Tie

+310

Flames

+175

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+198

Flames +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-110

Over 5.5

-110

Pavel Dorofeyev is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +1200. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +195.

Player Goals

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+210

Anytime

+1200

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Nazem Kadri (Flames)

First

+225

Anytime

+1500

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Matt Coronato (Flames)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Jonathan Huberdeau (Flames)

First

+300

Anytime

+1700

Blake Coleman (Flames)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Yegor Sharangovich (Flames)

First

+325

Anytime

+2200

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Braeden Bowman (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Joel Farabee (Flames)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Morgan Frost (Flames)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Brandon Saad (Knights)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Connor Zary (Flames)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Mikael Backlund (Flames)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Rasmus Andersson (Flames)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Adam Klapka (Flames)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Ryan Lomberg (Flames)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Zach Whitecloud (Knights)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Brayden McNabb (Knights)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Cole Reinhardt (Knights)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

John Beecher (Flames)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Yan Kuznetsov (Flames)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 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 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 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 3.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 32.7
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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