NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Analysis, and Probability for Thursday Slate
By Matt Klett
Thursday, October 17th.
Detroit Red Wings @ Calgary Flames
+200. 72. Prediction. -240. 112
Goalies:
DET Jimmy Howard
1-2-0 W/L, 3.39 GAA, 0.910 SV%
CGY David Rittich
3-2-1 W/L, 2.79GAA, 0.912 SV%
NHL Betting Pick #6:
Standings and Current Record:
The Detroit Red Wings are 3-3, sitting in the middle of the Atlantic Division. A win against a Western Conference foe would most likely move them up in the standings.
The Calgary Flames are 3-3-1 with seven points, sitting in the middle of the Pacific. Here is how they matchup with Detroit:
Rankings:
Detroit ranks 19th in goals for and 21st in goals allowed. Their power play is ranked 26th and penalty kill is ranked 23rd.
Calgary ranks 22nd in goals for and 13th in goals allowed. Their power play is slightly worse than Detroit at 24th, but their penalty kill ranks 9th.
Betting Trends:
The Red Wings are 1-5 in their last six vs the Flames, but 5-2 on the road in their last seven.
The Flames are 3-8 in their last eleven, but 4-1 at home vs Detroit in their last five. They have been outscored 17-21.
Previous Games and Goal Differential:
The Red Wings have solid wins over Nashville, Dallas and Montreal. Losses to Vancouver, Toronto and Anaheim.
The Flames have wins over Philadelphia, Dallas, and Vancouver. Their losses are to San Jose, Vegas, and LA. They have been outscored 21-18.
Analysis:
Calgary has recently dominated Detroit. Take the heavy favored Flames at home. Calgary continues their hot record against Detroit at home.
% Chance to Win: Flames 64%