Read our Flames vs Penguins pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Pittsburgh. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Flames head into the game at 12-8-4.
- Calgary are currently 29th in assists this season..
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
- The Penguins are at 9-12-4.
- Pittsburgh is 14th in power play goals this season.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
Flames vs Penguins Preview
Looking to win big? The Flames and Penguins face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Penguins are hosting the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flames in a non-conference matchup.
Flames vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds PIT -1.5, CGY +103 | PIT -122 O/U 6.5
Flames Preview: Can the Flames Pull Off a Win at Pittsburgh?
Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped the Flames to 12-8-4 this season. The Flames were underdogs 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 falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter with just three seconds left in the game.
Calgary's offense managed two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first. The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways.
Mantha’s goal came on a power play, with Tyson Barrie earning his first assist of the season and Mikael Backlund picking up his fourth. Kevin Bahl was credited with his fifth assist on Sharangovich’s goal.
Calgary's defense had a rough start, giving up the first two goals of the game to Edmonton, just 20 seconds into the first period and another at the 11:48 mark. After the Flames tied it 2-2 in the 3rd, their defense gave up a power-play goal at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.
Penguins Preview: Can the Penguins Secure a Win at Home?
The Penguins improved to 9-12-4 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short.
Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, with his first goal coming at 15:57 in the first period. Montreal cut the lead to 2-1 in the third period, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-net goal at 19:15 sealed the victory for Pittsburgh.
Sidney Crosby found the net twice in the Penguins’ 3-1 win over Montreal, bringing his season total to 5 goals. He scored early in the first period and added a power-play goal in the second. Blake Lizotte secured his 2nd goal of the season with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third.
Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his 3rd assist on Lizotte’s empty-netter, while Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson were credited with assists on Crosby’s second goal, giving Karlsson 7 assists this season.
Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, helping the Penguins to a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period, cutting their lead to 2-1.
Flames vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their three previous road games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last five home contests, the Penguins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Pittsburgh posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- The last ten games that Pittsburgh was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Flames have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Calgary posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.
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