Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/17/2024]

The Calgary Flames will face the Detroit Red Wings in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Saturday's Red Wings vs. Flames matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Red Wings and Flames 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Flames a 57% chance of beating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

Red Wings vs. Flames Odds

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

Bet Type	Red Wings	Flames
Puck Line	+1.5 (-176)	-1.5 (+165)
Moneyline	+136	-155
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-110)

• The Flames are -1.5 favorites versus the Red Wings, with +165 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Red Wings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -176.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -155. That means you can risk $155 to win $100 for a total payout of $255 if they get the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +136, where you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

Red Wings vs. Flames Picks

Our predictions matched with the current odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Red Wings +1.5	-176
Moneyline	Red Wings	+136
Total	Under 6.5	-110

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

Red Wings vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Flames?

According to our model, Calgary's Andrei Kuzmenko is most likely to score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Flames.

Our projections give Kuzmenko a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 33.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	6.3%
Alex DeBrincat	5.1%
Patrick Kane	4.9%
David Perron	4.3%
Daniel Sprong	3.7%

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Andrei Kuzmenko	6.3%
Yegor Sharangovich	6.1%
Blake Coleman	5.9%
Nazem Kadri	5.4%
Jonathan Huberdeau	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	32.3%
Alex DeBrincat	26.6%
Patrick Kane	26.2%
Daniel Sprong	22.1%
David Perron	21.2%

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Andrei Kuzmenko	33.4%
Yegor Sharangovich	31.0%
Blake Coleman	30.7%
Nazem Kadri	29.9%
Jonathan Huberdeau	24.8%

Red Wings vs. Flames Game Information

Saturday's action between the Flames and Red Wings at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Saturday February 17, 2024
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

Our full coverage of Red Wings vs. Flames includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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