Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - Jan 8, 2023

The Chicago Blackhawks square off with the Calgary Flames in NHL action at United Center on Sunday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Flames vs. Blackhawks, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Flames vs. Blackhawks?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Flames-Blackhawks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 70% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

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Flames vs. Blackhawks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 (+115), Flames -1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks +290, Flames -350
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+104)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blackhawks are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Flames, with +115 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -120.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +290, which means you can bet $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -350, where you can risk $350 to win $100, for a total payout of $450, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +104.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Flames vs. Blackhawks

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +290 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.6% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)

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While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 4.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction

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Flames vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs. Blackhawks? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Flames and Blackhawks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Elias Lindholm is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Blackhawks.

DimersBOT gives Lindholm a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Flames star is a 32.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 7.2% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 6.7% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 6.3% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 5.3% probability
• Dillon Dube: 5.3% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 5.5% probability
• Max Domi: 5.2% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 5.2% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 4.1% probability
• Tyler Johnson: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 32.7% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 32.5% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 32.5% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 30.2% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 28.8% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 28.4% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 28.3% probability
• Max Domi: 25.8% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 20.6% probability
• Tyler Johnson: 19.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Flames vs. Blackhawks on Sunday January 8, 2023.

Flames vs. Blackhawks 2023 Game Info

Sunday's action between the Blackhawks and Flames at United Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Sunday January 8, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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