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- The Flames' record sits at 12-7-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Flames are currently 30th in the league.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
- The Red Wings hold a 9-10-2 record so far.
- The Red Wings are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
Flames vs Red Wings Preview
Betting on today's Flames and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flames.
Flames vs. Red Wings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Calgary Flames at Detroit Red Wings
- Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds DET -1.5, CGY -105 | DET -114 O/U 6
Flames Preview: Is a Win at Detroit Possible for the Flames?
Calgary's 4-2 loss to the Oilers brought their record to 12-7-3. The Flames were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third. However, the Oilers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.
Calgary fired 31 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.
Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund earned his 4th assist. Kevin Bahl was credited with his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames struggled with giveaways, turning the puck over 22 times.
Calgary's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals of the game, just 20 seconds into the first period and again at the 11:48 mark. After the Flames tied it at 2-2 in the third, they gave up a power play goal at 9:50 and an empty netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.
Red Wings Preview: Can the Red Wings Hold Strong at Home?
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings are now 9-10-2 this season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.
Dylan Larkin was the lone goal scorer for Detroit in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, finding the net twice on 4 shots. Larkin’s goals, his 6th and 7th of the season, both came on power plays in the second period.
Detroit took 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist of the season on Larkin’s second goal.
Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut out the Sabres after that, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 16 blocks and 4 takeaways.
Flames vs Red Wings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Flames have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 5-5 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- The Red Wings have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a straight up record of 9-1 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
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