Canucks vs Flames Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Calgary Has Distinct Edge in Net

Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames meet tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome. It's the first of four regular-season meetings between these Pacific Division foes. Vancouver saw a three-game win streak snapped Saturday night at home. Calgary had a rough road trip, going 0-1-2 and managing just six goals.

Canucks vs Flames is a game between Calgary and Vancouver. Calgary has a better netminding.

The Canucks offense was on fire last week, scoring 16 goals in three games. The Canucks lost 3-0 to Minnesota on Saturday night. Calgary won four of the five games on its most recent homestand. They have won five of six games in this series. Vancouver is 17-5 in the past 22 home games and 4-1 in past five meetings.

Canucks vs Flames is a must-win game for Calgary. Flames moneyline is -161 at William Hill.

The Canucks are underdogs for the first time since December 1 at home against the Panthers. Calgary has a strong netminding team with Jacob Markstrom. Noah Hanifin has had just nine shots in the last five games. Elias Pettersson has managed two goals and seven points in his past four games for Vancouver. The Canucks have won 12-4 on the puck line as an underdog. The Flames are coming off a three-game losing streak on their road.

The Canucks were playing some high-scoring hockey in a two-game span from December 5-7. Vancouver was blanked by Minnesota on Saturday. The Flames have alternated the Under and Over in each of the past nine games. Calgary is 22-10-5 in the last 37 meetings in Calgary.

Home team has won five of the past six games in this series. The favorite has gone 47-23 in the previous 70 meetings overall.

Canucks vs Flames is tonight. Calgary has the edge in net.

Canucks vs Flames is tonight. Calgary has the edge in net. Canucks vs. Flames key injuries.