The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Calgary and Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, with the host Flames trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Vancouver Canucks before puck drop in this match found them as 140 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.7-2.5 result in favor of the Flames today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Flames sit at 33-40-6 on the season; in comparison, the Vancouver Canucks are currently 30-37-13. Looking to wager on the totals? Calgary is 40-35-4 OU, and Vancouver is 29-30-21 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Vancouver injuries news.
This game puts the Calgary Flames, most recently No. 19 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Vancouver Canucks, who rate a No. 29 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Calgary's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 2.78 goals per game, against a Canucks defense that ranks No. 24 at 2.91 goals allowed. The Flames power play is averaging 16.73% while the Canucks defense kills off 81.43% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Vancouver was a 6-2 loser on the road against the Oilers. Bettors on Edmonton at -158 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Calgary, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Kings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Kings at -140 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver home to Edmonton, Saturday, April 9th
Calgary at Minnesota, Saturday, April 9th