On Saturday, December 21 at 4:00 PM ET, the Calgary Flames are set to take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Saddledome. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, read on.

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Flames vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, 17 of Calgary’s 33 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 15 of Chicago’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Flames score 2.61 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.52, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.6 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -181

• The Flames have won 75.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (6-2).
• Calgary has not played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Flames have an implied probability of 64.4% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +150

• In 30 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset 11 times.
• The Blackhawks have nine wins in games when their odds are +150 or longer on the moneyline (in 21 opportunities).
• Chicago has a 40.0% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Chicago 2

Flames Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Calgary, Jonathan Huberdeau has put up 23 points.
• Nazem Kadri is another of Calgary’s top contributors currently with 21 total points (11 goals and 10 assists) to his name.
• On 67 shots (for seven goals) and 11 assists, Connor Zary has recorded 18 points this season.
• In the 17 games Daniel Vladar has played this season, his save percentage is .886, 52nd in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has totaled seven goals (0.2 per game) and put up 19 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.4 shots per game and shooting 8.8%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 26 total points (0.8 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen is a top scorer for Chicago, with 21 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 14 assists in 33 games.
• Ryan Donato has scored 11 goals and contributed eight assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 19.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 7-11-1 in 20 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 517 saves and a .905 save percentage, 27th in the league.

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Calgary vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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