Betting on today’s Penguins and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 against the Penguins.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 10:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.

WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:

  • Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Flames picking up a 4-3 win.
  • Take the Flames on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)

Are the Penguins Ready for a Road Win?

When playing on the road this season, the Penguins have gone 12-12-4, and they have a conference record of 14-18. In their last ten games, Pittsburgh has gone just 4-6, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference.

Overall, the Penguins have a record of 27-22-8, and they have been the underdog in 20 of their 57 games. In games where they have been the underdog, Pittsburgh has gone 9-8-3.

On the road this season, the Penguins’ puck line record is 14-14, and their average scoring margin is +.1 goals per game. So far, they have gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three road games, and their puck line record as the underdog is 13-7.

Overall, Pittsburgh has 18 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 losses by more than one goal. Their puck line record for the season is 27-30, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Pittsburgh is 5.7. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Penguins come in with an over/under record of 21-33-3.

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

When looking at their offense, the Penguins have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 26th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. The Pittsburgh offense is ranked 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 23rd in the NHL.

Pittsburgh’s leading goal scorer is Sidney Crosby. So far this season, he has 32 goals, placing him 10th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 30 assists so far.

Calgary defense takes on the Penguins ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Tristan Jarry comes into the game having made 39 starts this season. So far, his record is 17-18 and he has a save percentage of 0.879%.

Can the Flames Deliver Being Favored at Home?

At home this season, the Flames have a record of 15-13-1 and have won four straight games overall. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, Calgary is 18-16.

Overall, the Flames are 29-25-5 and sit in 5th place in the Pacific Division. In the Western Conference, Calgary is 9th with 63 points.

Calgary comes into the game with a puck line record of 31-28. So far this season, the Flames have won 19 games by multiple goals and have lost 17 games by more than one goal.

At home, the team’s average scoring margin is -.1 goals per game. Their puck line record at home this season is 14-15, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games at home.

On average, Calgary’s games have finished with 6.3 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.1. In total, the Flames come in with an over/under record of 33-25-1.

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

On offense, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 16th in the league. This season, the Flames have a 15-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-12 record.

Calgary’s current leading scorer is Blake Coleman. This season, he has 24 goals, which puts him 35th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Coleman has 22 assists this season.

Calgary defense takes on the Penguins ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 37 games this season. His current record stands at 20-15, and his save percentage is 0.888%.