Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Panthers vs Flames pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Calgary.
- The Panthers sit at 18-10-2.
- The Panthers come into the game ranked 4th in shots on goal.
- The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.
- The Flames are currently 14-11-5.
- Calgary are currently 28th in assists this season..
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
Panthers vs Flames Preview
Planning on watching today's Panthers and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Flames. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Panthers vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Saturday, December 14th
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, FLA -186 | CGY +155 O/U 6
Panthers Preview: Is It the Panthers Game to Lose on the Road?
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers moved to 18-10-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Four different players scored for the Panthers, who took the lead at 5:15 in the first period. After the Stars tied it up in the second, Florida pulled away with two goals in the third, including an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Florida's offense produced 4 goals in their 4-2 victory over Dallas, with A.J. Greer scoring his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers also got goals from Evan Rodrigues, who now has 3 on the year, and Matthew Tkachuk, who netted his 3rd, including a power play goal.
The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with two goals in the third period.
Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their performance from the third period of their last game, where they didn’t allow a goal to the Stars. They also held Dallas scoreless in the first period, but gave up two goals in the second. Spencer Knight finished with 23 saves and a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
Flames Preview: Will Calgary Make it Happen at Home?
Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 14-11-5. The Flames were the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.
After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to seal the win.
Calgary's offense took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton but only managed to find the net twice. Anthony Mantha scored his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal, which came 4:28 into the 3rd period.
The Flames were held scoreless in the 1st period before Mantha's goal at 15:27 in the 2nd. They followed with their second goal at 15:32 in the 3rd. Calgary recorded 22 giveaways in the game.
Calgary's defense allowed the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more in the third. The first goal came just 20 seconds into the game, and the Oilers' third goal came at 9:50 in the third period. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.
Panthers vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Florida posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
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