Last Updated on January 21, 2023 8:38 am by Anthony Rome
Lightning vs. Flames Prediction & Odds
The Lightning and Flames will clash at 3:00 p.m. ET in Calgary on Saturday in a matchup of legitimate contenders. The Bolts are an inexpensive play on the moneyline but are they the smart play today?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
007 Tampa Bay Lightning (-105) at 008 Calgary Flames (-115); o/u 6
3:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 21, 2023
Scotiabank Saddledome
Lightning vs. Flames Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 77% of bets are on the Lightning moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Tampa Bay Lightning DFS SPIN
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 29 of 33 shots in a 5-3 loss to Edmonton on Thursday. Vasilevskiy surrendered two goals on 13 shots in the first period, and then he allowed another goal in each of the second and third frames. Edmonton’s final marker was scored on an empty net. Vasilevskiy dropped to 20-11-1 with a 2.50 GAA and .917 save percentage in 32 contests this season. This defeat brought his four-game winning streak to an end.
Calgary Flames DFS SPIN
Jacob Markstrom turned aside 27 of 30 shots in Calgary’s 4-1 loss to Colorado on Wednesday. Markstrom surrendered three goals on 14 shots during the first period. Colorado’s final goal was scored on an empty net. He dropped to 13-12-5 with a 2.82 GAA and .895 save percentage in 32 games this season. Markstrom has struggled lately, allowing 12 goals on 97 shots over his last four contests.
Lightning vs. Flames NHL Betting Trends
Over is 3-1-4 in Lightning last 8 overall
Under is 5-2-5 in Lightning last 12 road games
Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 home games
Under is 9-3 in Flames last 12 overall
Lightning vs. Flames NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The Lightning are 9-3 in their last 12 games in Calgary and are 6-1 in their last seven games versus the Flames. They’ve also won 22 of their last 30 games overall, 40 of their last 52 games versus the Pacific and 43 of their last 55 games versus teams with a losing record. On the other side, the Flames are 5-12 in their last 17 games versus Eastern Conference foes, are 2-7 in their last nine games versus Atlantic opponents and are 2-7 in their last nine games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING -105