The Calgary Flames will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Carolina Hurricanes invade Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they Hurricanes listed earlier today as underdogs of 128 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Hurricanes to win this game 3.2-2.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames bring a 4-2-0 record to the battle against the 2-1-1 Hurricanes. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Calgary go 4-2 so far and the Hurricanes go 2-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Carolina injuries news.
The Calgary Flames sit at No. 21 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Carolina Hurricanes sit at a No. 14 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Calgary Flames No. 20-ranked offense (2.83 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.75 goals per game allowed. The Flames Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.83% rate while the Hurricanes have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 5-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Oilers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at +111 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Calgary won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Canucks on October 14. Bettors who backed the Flames at -107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Dallas, Saturday, October 21st
Calgary home to Minnesota, Saturday, October 21st