The Vegas Golden Knights are tied with the 1979-80 Hartford Whalers for most home wins by an expansion team (22) and can break the record with a triumph over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. UNDER bettors have been cashing in when the Knights play in Sin City, as Vegas has gone below the closing total in seven of its last 10 at T-Mobile Arena.
Sportsbook opened the Flames as +162 road underdogs with a total of 6.
The visiting Flames have cooled off after a season-high seven-game winning streak by posting a 5-10-5 SU mark to fall two points out of third place in the crowded Pacific Division standings. Matthew Tkachuk has been doing his part, netting his 14th goal in the last 22 games during Monday’s 2-1 overtime setback to Boston.
Vegas sits atop the Western Conference with a 39-16-4 SU record and has gone 22-5-2 at home on the year. The Golden Knights’ second-ranked offense was stymied against John Gibson and Ryan Miller in a 2-0 shutout loss to Anaheim on Monday. The squad will look for production from veteran left-winger David Perron, who has 11 points in 10 contests in February.
Betting on the Calgary puckline has been a questionable endeavor lately. In the Flames’ last 15 games, they’re 4-11 ATS.
A 3.2-2.5 result in favor of the Golden Knights is the prediction by the OddsShark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Vegas Golden Knights currently sport a record of 39-16-4. The Calgary Flames are 30-21-9. Betting totals have seen the Golden Knights post a 33-24-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Flames have gone 28-31-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vegas vs Calgary injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, it's the No. 2-ranked Golden Knights and the No. 15-rated Flames in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vegas's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.42 goals per game, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.92 goals allowed. The Golden Knights power play is averaging 21.62% while the Flames defense kills off 79.21% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Calgary lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Bruins on February 19. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Vegas was a 2-0 loser at home against the Ducks. Bettors on Anaheim at +130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Calgary at Arizona, Thursday, February 22
Vegas home to Vancouver, Friday, February 23