Flames vs. Ducks Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Thursday, Dec. 21

We have your Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Calgary Flames hit the road to face the Anaheim Ducks.

The Calgary Flames (13-14-5) are set to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (12-19) in a Western Conference showdown. With both teams eager to climb the standings, this matchup at the Honda Center promises to be a battle of determination and skill.

Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds Info

Moneyline: Calgary Flames -155 (BetMGM) / Anaheim Ducks +140 (Bet365)

Puck Line: +1.5 – Calgary Flames +155 (Bet365) / Anaheim Ducks -185 (Bet365)

Total: 6.5 – -128 (FanDuel) / +104 (FanDuel)

Game Info

Date: Thursday, Dec. 21

Time: 10:00 PM

Location: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

TV: ESPN+

Calgary Flames Betting Trends

• On the road this season, the Calgary Flames have 5 wins and 12 losses.
• As the favorite this season, the Calgary Flames have 5 wins and 8 losses.
• This season, the Calgary Flames have hit 18 overs and 14 unders.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends

• At home this season, the Anaheim Ducks have 5 wins and 10 losses.
• As the underdog this season, the Anaheim Ducks have 11 wins and 17 losses.
• This season, the Anaheim Ducks have hit 15 overs and 16 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the course of the last two seasons, the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks have faced off four times, with the Flames emerging victorious in three of those encounters while the Ducks claimed one win. These matchups occurred between December 2022 and April 2023. The visiting team has had the upper hand, securing three wins compared to the home team’s single victory. When it comes to betting statistics, the Anaheim Ducks have outperformed expectations, beating the spread in three out of the four games, despite being the underdogs in most matchups. Conversely, the Calgary Flames have only beaten the spread once. In terms of the over/under betting line, the total score has gone under in three of the four games, with only one game resulting in an over. Key statistics from these games reveal that the Flames have shown a strong offensive presence, particularly in their shot count, which has consistently been higher than the Ducks’. However, the Ducks have demonstrated resilience and competitiveness, especially in their penalty kill performance and their ability to cover the spread as underdogs.

The most recent game between the two teams took place on April 2, 2023, where the Calgary Flames narrowly defeated the Anaheim Ducks with a final score of 5-4. The Flames, who were the favorites with a closing moneyline of -580, managed to secure the win at home, despite the Ducks’ strong start and a two-goal lead in the first period. The Ducks, with a closing moneyline of +413, were not expected to keep the game as close as they did, yet they managed to cover the spread of +1.5. The game was a high-scoring affair with a total of nine goals, which meant that the game went over the set over/under line of 6.5. The Flames had a significant advantage in shots on goal, tallying 41 shots to the Ducks’ 22. The Ducks’ goaltender, Lukas Dostal, faced a barrage of shots but managed to save 36, ending the game with a save percentage of 0.878. Despite the loss, the Ducks’ performance against the spread and their ability to keep the game competitive against a favored Flames team were notable takeaways from the game.

Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks Predictions

The Flames are coming into this game on a 2-game winning streak, looking to extend their success on the road. With key players like center Nazem Kadri leading the team in points and Yegor Sharangovich topping the goal-scoring charts, Calgary’s offense has the potential to ignite at any moment. However, their road record of 5-8-4 suggests they’ll need to overcome some inconsistency to come out on top.

On the other side, the Ducks are also riding a 2-game winning streak, hoping to leverage their home-ice advantage to inch closer to a .500 record. Forward Frank Vatrano has been a bright spot for Anaheim, leading the team in goals and points, while center Ryan Strome has been a key playmaker. Despite their struggles this season, the Ducks have shown they can compete, especially as underdogs where they’ve beaten the spread in recent matchups.

Defensively, both teams have had their challenges, with the Flames and Ducks looking to tighten up at the back. The goaltending matchup will be crucial, as both teams have shown vulnerability in this area. The Flames’ recent performance against the spread indicates they are finding ways to win when it matters, which could be a deciding factor in this game. With both teams eager to improve their conference standings, expect a fiercely contested game with playoff implications on the line.

Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks Pick

The Calgary Flames enter this matchup with a slight edge, having won three of their last four encounters against the Anaheim Ducks. Despite their road record challenges, the Flames have demonstrated an ability to pull through in critical moments, as evidenced by their recent two-game winning streak. The offensive prowess of Nazem Kadri and Yegor Sharangovich, combined with the team’s overall higher shot count in previous meetings, suggests that Calgary has the firepower to overcome the Ducks’ defense. Additionally, the Flames’ success against the spread in their last five games indicates a trend of rising to the occasion when it counts, making them a solid pick for the moneyline bet.

While the Ducks have shown resilience, particularly in their penalty kill and ability to cover the spread as underdogs, the Flames’ recent form and historical head-to-head performance point towards a continuation of their winning ways. The high-scoring nature of the last game between these two teams, where Calgary emerged victorious despite a strong challenge from Anaheim, reinforces the Flames’ capacity to secure wins in tight games. With the Ducks’ home record not being particularly intimidating and the Flames looking to climb the standings, Calgary’s moneyline bet presents a compelling opportunity for this Western Conference showdown.

The Pick: Calgary Flames -155 (BetMGM)

Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Calgary Flames

Anaheim Ducks