Flames vs Penguins Free Pick, Preview & Betting Odds for 10/14/23

Check out our free Flames vs Penguins pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Pittsburgh. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.

• The Flames visit Pittsburgh with a record of 1-0-0.
• Calgary are currently 9th in assists this season..
• The Flames are coming off a 5-3 win vs. the Jets.

• The Penguins take on Calgary at 1-1-0.
• In terms of giveaways, the Penguins are currently 29th in the league.
• The Penguins are coming off a 4-0 win vs. the Capitals.

Flames vs Penguins Preview

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flames and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored to win at home against the Flames.

Flames vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh Penguins
• Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
• Date: Saturday, October 14th
• Betting Odds PIT -1.5, CGY -108 | PIT -113 O/U 6.5

Flames Preview: Can Calgary Pull Off a Road Win?

One game into the season, the Flames hold an overall record of 1-0-0.

With regard to the puck line, the Flames enter the game with a 1-0 record. Up to this point, they have maintained a scoring margin of +2.0 goals per game. Coming into the game, the Flames’ over/under record stands at 1-0-0. Looking back to last season, their over/under record was 40-40-2, where the games averaged 6.2 goals per game.

Offensively, the Flames come into the game at 5 goals per contest placing 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 28th position in the league. In terms of the Flames’ offense during power plays, they are 12th in power play goals and 4th in shorthanded goals.

The Flames’ defense comes into the game with a ranking of 14th in takeaways and an average of 8 takeaways per contest. They hold 11th place in the NHL for goals allowed, with an average of 3 goals given up per game.

Penguins Preview: Do the Penguins Have What it Takes at Home?

In two games, the Penguins have a 1-1-0 overall record.

With regard to the puck line, the Penguins enter the game with a 1-1 record. Up to this point, they have maintained a scoring margin of +1.0 goals per game. For the season, Pittsburgh’s games have finished with an average of 5 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Penguins have an over/under record of 0-2-0.

When looking at their offense, the Penguins have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 5th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. Looking at how the Penguins’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 4th in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals.

Defensively, the Penguins are currently 6th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27 shots per game against Pittsburgh. They also are 2nd in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Flames vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

• Although Calgary has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Across their five previous home games, Pittsburgh has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Flames have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 3-7.

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Flames vs Penguins Free Pick

• KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Penguins -1.5

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