Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/15/2025

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Apr 14, 2025
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Venue:  Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Where to Watch:  ESPN+


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Knights -148, Flames +120; Over/Under:  5.5 goals
Bet365:  Moneyline:  Knights -150, Flames +125; Over/Under:  5.5 goals
BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Knights -150, Flames +125; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Season Record

Vegas Golden Knights:  49-22-9 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Calgary Flames:  39-27-14 (4th place, Pacific Division)

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Recent Form
Vegas Golden Knights:  7-2-1 last 10
Calgary Flames:  5-2-3 last 10



Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Preview and Analysis


The Golden Knights are entering this game with 107 points, a 49-22-9 record overall, and they are 20-13-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Nashville Predators in their last game, winning that one at home 5-3. Brett Howden, Nicolas Roy, Ivan Barbashev, Noah Hanifin, and Alexander Holtz each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Reilly Smith led the team in assists with 2 while Pavel Dorofeyev and Tomáš Hertl each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Adin Hill was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 17 shots with 14 saves and a .824 save percentage. Their offense has scored 267 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 213 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.


The Flames are entering this game with 92 points, a 39-27-14 record overall, and they are 22-12-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the San Jose Sharks in their last game, winning that one at home 5-2. Yegor Sharangovich led the team in goals scored with 2 while Adam Klapka, Matt Coronato, and MacKenzie Weegar each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Jonathan Huberdeau led the team in assists with 2 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 allowed 2 goals on 30 shots with 28 saves and a .933 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 215 goals this season averaging 2.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 233 goals against them allowing 2.9 goals per game.


Golden Knights vs Flames Prediction

The current betting odds have the Golden Knights listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Golden Knights have looked really good in their games this season with their 49-22-9 record overall which has them right at the top of their division in the West and in a playoff spot. They have been a good road team too with their 20-13-6 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Flames have looked good in their games this season with their 39-27-14 record overall which has them in 4th place of their division in the West, but that record has them outside of a playoff spot. They have looked a lot better on home ice this season with their 22-12-6 home record. The Flames are the only team left in the West that is outside of a playoff spot but is still in playoff contention. They can't afford to lose any games so they will be bringing their best effort in this one as their season is on the line, but they still haven't been that great lately. They are building some momentum with 2 wins in a row now, but they are still only 5-2-3 in their last 10 games. The Golden Knights have not only been the better team this season, but they have also been the hotter team lately. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and have their own momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row now. They have already clinched a playoff spot, but they have an opportunity here to not only end the Flames season, but also improve their own standing as they are still playing for overall seeding and home advantage in the playoffs. The best way to place a bet here is on the Golden Knights to win this game. 

Golden Knights Flames Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Knights 3 Flames 2.
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NHL Betting Trends


Vegas Golden Knights: 164-109 (+19.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 97-65 (+9.5 units) on the moneyline off a win in their previous game. 43-24 (+9.2 units) on the moneyline when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 32-23 UNDER on the road after playing a home game. 

Calgary Flames: 115-128 (-50.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 58-65 (-22.1 units) on the moneyline revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite. 51-65 (-14.2 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 26-18 UNDER against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp.

Key Injuries


Vegas Golden Knights:  V. Olofsson (RW) Day To Day - Illness. A. Pietrangelo (D) Day To Day - Illness. J. Eichel (C) Day To Day - Upper Body. I. Samsonov (G) Day To Day - Upper-body.

Calgary Flames:  C. Zary (C) Out - Knee. J. Kirkland (C) Out For Season - Lower-body. A. Mantha (RW) Out For Season - Lower-Body.


Notable Quotes


“This is just the beginning. But it's good when you have high expectations and standards. That is a good thing. Pressure, people talked about that before, all pressure's on. So, we'll welcome the pressure. That probably means you're doing well in something, right? It means you're playing in high-stakes games. That's what's there for us around the corner. The way we approach things. We want to be held to a standard and have a reasonable chance to meet it, and we did.” - Bruce Cassidy after his team’s win against the Predators in their game on Saturday.


"I think at the end of the day, we need to get in. We believe in our group and we're in this position for a reason. We want to get in. Hopefully the chances come and we at least have a chance to get in until the end. That's our goal." - Jonathan Huberdeau after their win against the Sharks in their game on Sunday.


Starting Lineups


Vegas Golden Knights
LW Ivan Barbashev
C Brett Howden
RW Mark Stone
LD Brayden McNabb
RD Shea Theodore
G Adin Hill

Calgary Flames
LW Jonathan Huberdeau
C Nazem Kadri
RW Adam Klapka
LD Kevin Bahl
RD Rasmus Andersson
G Dustin Wolf

Statistical Leaders


Vegas Golden Knights
Points: J. Eichel (93)
Goals: P. Dorofeyev (33)
Assists: J. Eichel (66)
GAA: A. Schmid (1.35)

Calgary Flames
Points: N. Kadri (63)
Goals: N. Kadri (32)
Assists: M. Weegar (38)
GAA: D. Wolf (2.62)

Coaches:
Vegas Golden Knights: Bruce Cassidy (3rd season)
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.

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