by Rod Pearson
Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Bruins -130, Flames +110; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Bruins -130, Flames +110; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Bruins -130, Flames +110; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Boston Bruins: 16-13-3 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)
Calgary Flames: 15-11-5 (5th place, Pacific Division)
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Recent Form
Boston Bruins: 6-4-0 last 10
Calgary Flames: 3-5-2 last 10
Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames Preview and Analysis
The Bruins are entering this game with 35 points, a 16-13-3 record overall, and they are 7-7-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Vancouver Canucks in their last game, winning that one on the road 5-1. David Pastrňák, Pavel Zacha, Morgan Geekie, Brad Marchand, and Marc McLaughlin each scored 1 goal for them in that one. David Pastrňák led the team in assists with 3 while Brad Marchand led the team in shots on net in that game with 7. Jeremy Swayman was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 20 shots with 19 saves and a .950 save percentage. Their offense has scored 82 goals this season averaging 2.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 101 goals against them allowing 3.2 goals per game.
The Flames are entering this game with 35 points, a 15-11-5 record overall, and they are 11-4-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Florida Panthers in their last game, winning that one at home 3-0. Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman, and Nazem Kadri each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Mikael Backlund, Kevin Bahl, and Matt Coronato each led the team in assists with 1 while Blake Coleman led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Dustin Wolf was the starting goalie in that game and he recorded the shutout as he allowed 0 goals on 32 shots with 32 saves and a 1.000 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 84 goals this season averaging 2.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 95 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.
Bruins vs Flames Prediction
The current betting odds have the Flames listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Flames have looked good in their games this season with their 15-11-5 record overall, but that record has them in 5th place of their division in the West and out of the playoffs at the moment. They need to pick themselves up in their division, but they are coming off a nice win over the Panthers in their last one, shutting them out 3-0 at home, and they have looked a lot better on home ice this season with their 11-4-1 home record. Meanwhile, the Bruins have looked good in their games this season with their 16-13-3 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the East, but they also went through a slump already that got their head coach fired. They have looked a bit better lately as they are coming off a win over the Canucks in their last one, but they really haven't looked that great on this road trip and they are only 7-7-1 in their road games this year. The Flames have looked like a different team on their home ice this season, playing a lot better there lately, and they also have the much better defense to back them up in this game. The Bruins got a win on the road in their last one, but they still haven't looked good lately and have struggled on the road all season, the Flames can take advantage of that. The best way to place a bet here is on the Flames to win this game.
Bruins Flames Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Flames 3 Bruins 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Boston Bruins: 137-79 (+12 units) on the moneyline in all games. 38-19 (+11.3 units) on the moneyline as a road favorite of -200 or less. 41-20 (+5.1 units) on the moneyline after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game. 112-55 (+16.7 units) on the moneyline against poor power play killing teams - opp score on over 17.5% of chances.
Calgary Flames: 91-103 (-52.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 52-46 (-23.8 units) on the moneyline in home games. 34-45 (-25 units) on the moneyline in non-conference games. 51-46 (-12.7 units) on the moneyline revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite. 46-48 (-27 units) on the moneyline after playing a home game.
Key Injuries
Boston Bruins: H. Lindholm (D) Out - Lower-body.
Calgary Flames: A. Kuzmenko (LW) Day To Day - Lower Body. D. Vladar (G) Day To Day - Lower Body. J. Kirkland (C) Out For Season - Lower-body. A. Mantha (RW) Out For Season - Lower-Body.
Notable Quotes
“We needed to have two of our bigger guys together out against one of their top two lines. And the fact that he was coming back here, that didn’t hurt either. Give him a little extra motivation.” - Joe Sacco after his team’s win against the Canucks in their game on Saturday.
“It's really nice. It brought a lot of smiles around our room…it's something that eventually everybody wants to have a chance to get.” - Ryan Huska on Lomberg getting his Stanley Cup rung after their win against the Panthers.
Starting Lineups
Boston Bruins
LW Brad Marchand
C Elias Lindholm
RW Justin Brazeau
LD Nikita Zadorov
RD Charlie McAvoy
G Jeremy Swayman
Calgary Flames
LW Jonathan Huberdeau
C Nazem Kadri
RW Martin Pospisil
LD Kevin Bahl
RD Rasmus Andersson
G Dustin Wolf
Statistical Leaders
Boston Bruins
Points: D. Pastrnak (32)
Goals: B. Marchand (13)
Assists: D. Pastrnak (21)
GAA: J. Korpisalo (2.56)
Calgary Flames
Points: J. Huberdeau (21)
Goals: J. Huberdeau (11)
Assists: M. Weegar (12)
GAA: D. Wolf (2.65)
Coaches:
Boston Bruins: Joe Sacco (Interim)
Calgary Flames: Ryan Huska (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
