How to Pick the Flames vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 22

Published 12:50 pm Monday, October 21, 2024

On Tuesday, October 22 at 9:30 PM ET, the Calgary Flames are slated to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Saddledome. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, read on.

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Flames vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

  • Calgary and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals twice this season.
  • This season, four of Pittsburgh’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Flames score 4.00 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 3.43, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

  • The Flames have been a moneyline favorite two times this season (they went 2-0 in those games).
  • Calgary has been a moneyline favorite of -112 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Flames have an implied probability of 52.8% to win.

Penguins Moneyline: -108

  • Pittsburgh has earned an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in five games as the underdog).
  • The Penguins have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in five chances).
  • Pittsburgh has a 51.9% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 5, Pittsburgh 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Calgary, Rasmus Andersson has put up six points.
  • Jonathan Huberdeau is another of Calgary’s major contributors currently with six total points (three goals and three assists) to his name.
  • Connor Zary has contributed five points for Calgary in five games this season, netting a goal on 25% of his shots and recording two goals and three assists.
  • In the three games Daniel Vladar has played this season, his save percentage is .892, 37th in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Evgeni Malkin’s two goals and nine assists in seven contests give him 11 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Sidney Crosby’s six points this season, including one goal and five assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
  • Lars Eller has four goals and two assists for Calgary.
  • Joel Blomqvist’s record stands at 2-2-0 on the season, giving up 12 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 119 saves with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).

Flames’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/13/2024 Oilers W 4-1 Away +216
10/15/2024 Blackhawks W 3-1 Home -152
10/19/2024 Kraken L 2-1 Away +125
10/22/2024 Penguins Home -112
10/24/2024 Hurricanes Home
10/26/2024 Jets Home
10/28/2024 Golden Knights Away

Penguins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/16/2024 Sabres W 6-5 Home -119
10/18/2024 Hurricanes L 4-1 Home +142
10/20/2024 Jets L 6-3 Away +117
10/22/2024 Flames Away -108
10/25/2024 Oilers Away
10/26/2024 Canucks Away
10/29/2024 Wild Home

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Calgary vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • Time: 9:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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