The Flames get a visit from the Detroit Red Wings in hockey action on Thursday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Calgary battles the Red Wings, currently with a 21-11-1 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 14-18-2 for the Flames and 16-17 for the Red Wings.



View Detroit vs Calgary Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Flames at No. 25 and the Red Wings at No. 3 heading into this contest.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Calgary's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.5 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.3 goals allowed. The Flames power play is averaging 16.8% while the Red Wings defense kills off 81.1% of their penalties.

In their last action, Detroit was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Canucks. Bettors on Vancouver at -127 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Calgary was a 2-1 Sportsbook at home against the Wild. Bettors on Calgary at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.


Detroit Red Wings Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Edmonton are 8-2
After playing Vancouver are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Calgary Flames Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

A few Red Wings at Flames trends to consider:
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing Detroit


Next up:
Detroit at Nashville, Monday, December 26
Calgary at Vancouver, Friday, December 23