Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 12/12/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV
TV: Vegas 34
Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+155) Golden Knights (-190)
The Vegas Golden Knights (19-5-5) host the Calgary Flames (11-13-3) at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Calgary at +155 and Vegas is opening at -190. The total has been set at 7.
The Calgary Flames were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-2 defeat against the Devils in their previous game. Calgary accumulated 4 penalty minutes in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Flames didn't have a great showing offensively in the defeat. For the game, they scored on 2 out of the 25 shots they tried.
While at even strength, the Flames have surrendered 77 goals while notching 68 on offense. Calgary Flames opponents have tallied 83 power play opportunities (23rd in professional hockey) and have scored 13 goals in those chances. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Calgary Flames have racked up 78 goals (23rd in hockey) on the season and have conceded 90. Calgary has tried 847 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.2%. For the year, they have recorded 25 points and their points percentage is sitting at .463. The Flames have had 778 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .884. Calgary skates onto the rink with 84 power play opportunities and they have notched 10 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 11.90%.
The player protecting the goal in this game is Daniel Vladar. Vladar has been in goal for 63 contests throughout his NHL career. He has a record of 33-17-9 and was named the starter in 55 games. Opponents have scored 171 goals versus Vladar in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.95. Vladar has had 1,636 shot attempts against him and has recorded 1,465 total saves. He has a save percentage of .895 in his 3,479 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his pro career, Vladar has accrued 25 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .455.
In their last outing, Vegas went up against the Sharks in a game where the Golden Knights got the tie by a final of 4-4. They had 4 power play attempts in this contest and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Golden Knights converted 4 goals of the 27 shots on goal they pursued.
The Golden Knights have earned 73 goals at even strength and 23 goals (7th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Vegas has attempted 935 shots (1st in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.27%, while allowing the other team 853 shots. On the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have 96 goals, 43 points, in addition to a points percentage of .741. They have allowed 68 goals to be scored by way of 57 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 106 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 21.70%. They have a penalty kill rate of 86.90% on the other teams 84 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 92.0%.
Across the ice you are likely to see Adin Hill protecting the net. The opposition is averaging 2.56 goals per game and he has yielded 268 goals altogether. Hill's quality start percentage sits at 56.9% and he has qualified for 58 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has started in 102 contests and has played for a total of 6,286 mins. Hill has compiled a career record of 55-41-8 and has played in 115 games. He has tallied 2,828 saves out of the 3,096 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .913.
Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Guy's Pick: Take Vegas (-190)
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