Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/21/2023]

The Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Honda Center on Thursday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Flames vs. Ducks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Flames vs. Ducks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Flames and Ducks 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Flames a 61% chance of beating the Ducks.

According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Flames vs. Ducks Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Flames	Ducks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+130)	+1.5 (-150)
Moneyline	-190	+164
Total	o6 (-118)	u6 (+100)

• The Ducks are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Flames, with -150 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +130.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +164. That means you can bet $100 to profit $164, earning a total payout of $264, if they win.
• On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -190, where you can risk $190 to win $100 for a total payout of $290 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Flames vs. Ducks Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Ducks +1.5	-150
Moneyline	Ducks	+164
Total	Under 6	+100

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, taking the Ducks moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

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Flames vs. Ducks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs. Ducks?

According to our model, Calgary's Yegor Sharangovich is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Ducks.

Our projections give Sharangovich a 6.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Flames star is a 33.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	6.6%
Elias Lindholm	6.3%
Nazem Kadri	5.3%
Connor Zary	5.3%
Blake Coleman	4.9%

Anaheim Ducks

Player	First Goal Probability
Adam Henrique	5.0%
Troy Terry	4.5%
Leo Carlsson	4.5%
Frank Vatrano	4.3%
Alex Killorn	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	34.8%
Yegor Sharangovich	33.9%
Nazem Kadri	29.3%
Connor Zary	27.2%
Blake Coleman	25.7%

Anaheim Ducks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adam Henrique	27.2%
Troy Terry	25.9%
Leo Carlsson	24.8%
Mason McTavish	24.1%
Frank Vatrano	23.8%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Flames vs. Ducks on Thursday December 21, 2023.

Flames vs. Ducks Game Information

Thursday's game between the Ducks and Flames at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Date: Thursday December 21, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Honda Center

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Conclusion

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