Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Coyotes and Flames. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Flames are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Coyotes in a Western conference matchup.

ARIZONA COYOTES VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 8:00 ET on Sunday, April 14th.

WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:

  • Our prediction for this game is that the Flames will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
  • Take the Flames on the moneyline
  • The Flames should also cover at -1.5

Does Arizona Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

With just two games remaining in the season, the Coyotes sit in 13th place in the Western Conference, seven games out of a playoff spot. On the year, Arizona has gone 35-40-5, including a record of 20-28 against Western Conference opponents and 9-17 against Central Division foes. On the road, the Coyotes have gone 14-21-5 and enter tonight’s game on a two-game winning streak.

Over their last ten games, Arizona has gone 6-4 and has won four of their last five games overall. As the underdog this season, the Coyotes have gone 22-36-4, including a two-game winning streak in that role.

On the year, Arizona has gone 41-39 against the puck line and 34-28 as the underdog. So far, they have 21 wins by multiple goals and 14 losses by more than one goal.

Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone 7-3 vs. the puck line and 6-4 in their last ten road games. Overall, Arizona’s average scoring differential is -.2 goals per game.

For the season, Arizona’s games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Coyotes have an over/under record of 43-33-4.

In their last three road games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.

When looking at their offense, the Coyotes have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. The Arizona offense is ranked 17th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 18th in the NHL.

Arizona’s leading goal scorer is Clayton Keller. So far this season, he has 33 goals, placing him 29th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Keller has 40 assists this season.

Defensively, the Flames are currently 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 27th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Connor Ingram comes into the game having made 46 starts this season. So far, his record is 22-20 and he has a save percentage of 0.868%.

Can the Flames Please their Home Crowd?

At home this season, the Flames have gone 19-19-1 and have dropped two straight games. Against the Western Conference, Calgary has gone 22-25, and in the Pacific Division, they have gone 12-12. Overall, the Flames have gone 36-38-5, and they are in 12th place in the Western Conference.

As the favorite, Calgary has gone 17-16-2 this season, and they have won two straight games when favored. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone just 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. In their last three games, Calgary has gone 2-1.

Calgary comes into the game with a puck line record of 36-43 and has gone 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten games. Overall, the Flames have gone 24-30 against the puck line in games decided by more than one goal.

So far this season, Calgary has been favored in 35 games and has gone 10-25 against the puck line in those games. The Flames have gone 17-22 against the puck line at home, where their average scoring margin is -0.3 goals per game.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.4. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 45-32-2.

In their last three road games, Arizona has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. The Flames went 20-20 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-18.

Calgary’s leading scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. So far, he has 30 goals which is 41st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 28 assists so far.

The Flames defense is currently 23rd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Calgary. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 27th with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 47 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-22, and his save percentage is 0.833%.