- The Blues are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flames
- Blues vs. Flames Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The St. Louis Blues (27-30) visit Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames (26-34) on Mar. 18 in Calgary, AB. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 pm.
The Blues are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+190).
The Blues vs. Flames Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Blues vs. Flames Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blues | -1.5 +190 | 5.5 -105 | -125 |
| Flames | +1.5 -235 | 5.5 -115 | +105 |
Blues vs Flames Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blues will win this game with 63.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blues vs Flames Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blues will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.05 Units / 37% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+7.35 Units / 91% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.95 Units / 71% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 3P Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+6.40 Units / 90% ROI)
Flames Best Bets & Trends
- The Calgary Flames have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.70 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+5.35 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+4.75 Units / 16% ROI)
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 37-30 against the spread this NHL season (-3.75 Units / -3.23% ROI).
- Blues are 27-40 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.35 Units /-15.38% ROI
- Blues are 30-35 when betting the Over for -8.3 Units / -11.24% ROI
- Blues are 35-30 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units /2.55% ROI
Flames Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flames are 36-30 against the spread this NHL season (-10.45 Units /-8.71% ROI).
- Flames are 26-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -16.67% ROI
- Flames are 32-31 when betting the Over for -1.75 Units / -2.34% ROI
- Flames are 31-32 when betting the Under for -2.95 Units / -4.04% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Flames vs Blues
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | +220 |
| Jordan Kyrou (StL) | +240 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | +250 |
| Robert Thomas (StL) | +250 |
| Pavel Buchnevich (StL) | +275 |
| Matt Coronato (CAL) | +280 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Flames vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Jordan Kyrou (STL) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Pavel Buchnevich (STL) | 0.5 -118 | 0.5 -110 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Flames vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -185 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +120 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Jordan Kyrou (STL) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -165 |
| Pavel Buchnevich (STL) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Flames
The Blues are 11-17 (.393) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .636
The Blues are 27-40 (.403) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 4-38 (.095) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .283
The Blues are 1-28 (.034) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .133
Flames: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Flames are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 26-40 (.394) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 66-80 (.452) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are undefeated (15-0) when scoring 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .867
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have averaged 0.45 expected goals per game on the power play this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.62
The Blues are 11-17 (.393) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .636
The Blues primary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blues have scored on 7% of rush chances while leading this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
Flames Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flames have 7 inner slot shots while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have scored 11 goals while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have 4 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Flames have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have 13.3 goals saved above expected this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Flames Defensive Stats & Trends
The Flames allowed 5 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 220 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 196 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 80 forecheck chances in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
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