Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lightning vs Flames pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Calgary.
- The Lightning take on Calgary at 14-10-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Lightning are currently 12th in the league.
- The Lightning are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jets.
- The Flames face the Lightning at 14-10-5.
- The Flames are are averaging 2.6 goals per contest so far.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
Lightning vs Flames Preview
The Lightning and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Lightning come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.
Lightning vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Thursday, December 12th
- Betting Odds TB -1.5, TB -150 | CGY +127 O/U 6.5
Lightning Preview: Will the Lightning Win in Calgary?
After a 7-4 loss to the Jets, the Lightning's record stands at 14-10-2. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 11 goals easily surpassed that figure.
The Lightning led 2-0 early but couldn’t hold on. The Jets scored four unanswered goals, including two empty-netters, to seal the win.
Tampa Bay scored four times in their 7-4 loss to Winnipeg, with Brandon Hagel netting his 7th goal of the season early in the first period. Brayden Point followed with his 8th goal on a power play, while Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal in the second period. Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th goal, unassisted, in the third period.
The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They finished with 4 assists, including Jake Guentzel’s 8th of the season and Nick Paul’s 7th.
Despite holding a 4-4 tie late in the 3rd period, the Lightning's defense gave up three goals in the final 7:38, including two empty-netters, leading to a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage, while the defense contributed 6 takeaways and 16 hits.
Flames Preview: Can The Flames Secure a Home Victory?
Calgary's 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped them to 14-10-5 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 short of the over.
After falling behind 2-0, Calgary tied it up with goals from Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich. However, Edmonton regained the lead in the third period and added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
Calgary fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only found the net twice. Anthony Mantha scored 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.
The Flames had 22 giveaways in the game and were shut out in the first period before scoring in the second and third. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his 4th assist.
Defensively, the Flames gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the 1st period, and allowed two more late in the 3rd after tying the game at 2-2. The first came at 9:50 in the 3rd on an Oilers power play, and the second was an empty-netter with just three seconds remaining. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.
Lightning vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Tampa Bay has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Although Calgary has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 6-4. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
- The Lightning have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
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