The Chicago Blackhawks will look to bolster their win total and reward moneyline bettors when the Calgary Flames invade United Center on Friday.

The Blackhawks sit at 9-4-3 on the season; in comparison, the Flames are currently 6-7-1. Looking to wager on the totals? Chicago is 9-7 OU, and Calgary is 4-8-2 OU.



View Calgary vs Chicago Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
If you're backing the visitors in this one, you'll find the Flames listed as underdogs of +-170 at most sportsbooks. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 21-rated Flames taking on the No. 15-rated Blackhawks in this contest.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Chicago's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.2 goals per game, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.5 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 11.7% while the Flames defense kills off 81.2% of their penalties.

The Flames were a 3-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Wild. That made winners of bettors who got Minnesota at +120 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Chicago won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Blue Jackets on November 10. Bettors who backed the Blackhawks at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.


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

Chicago Blackhawks Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Columbus are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few Flames at Blackhawks trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Calgary is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary


Next up:
Calgary at Colorado, Saturday, November 12
Chicago home to Edmonton, Sunday, November 13