Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 7

The Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3) take the road to play the Calgary Flames (4-9-2) after Tyler Bertuzzi recorded a hat trick in the Blackhawks' 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The matchup on Friday starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will take home the victory in Friday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have put up a 5-3-2 record after putting up 34 total goals (six power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.

Flames vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Flames 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+129)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames are 1-2-3 in overtime matchups as part of a 4-9-2 overall record.
  • Calgary has three points (1-2-1) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Flames scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
  • Calgary finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals in six games (3-2-1, seven points).
  • In the five games when Calgary has capitalized with a lone power-play goal, it went 1-4-0 to record two points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 1-4-1 (three points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 3-5-1 to record seven points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a record of 6-5-3 this season and are 1-3-4 in overtime games.
  • In the six games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • Chicago has earned four points (1-2-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have earned 11 points in their seven games with more than two goals scored.
  • Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded 12 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Blackhawks went 4-3-2 in those contests (10 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
31st 2.33 Goals Scored 3.14 15th
21st 3.2 Goals Allowed 2.79 8th
16th 27.9 Shots 25.4 28th
29th 30.5 Shots Allowed 30.4 28th
29th 12.96% Power Play % 19.51% 17th
18th 77.78% Penalty Kill % 81.48% 14th

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