Ottawa Senators vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/9/2024]

The Calgary Flames will face the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Senators vs. Flames matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Flames 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Flames a 55% chance of defeating the Senators.

According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Senators vs. Flames Odds

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

Bet Type	Senators	Flames
Puck Line	+1.5 (-220)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+112	-130
Total	o6.5 (-118)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Flames are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Senators, with +180 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Senators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -220.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +112, where you can put down $100 to profit $112, earning a total payout of $212 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, 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.

As always, check out all of the legal sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Senators vs. Flames Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Flames -1.5	+180
Moneyline	Flames	-130
Total	Under 6.5	+100

Although the Senators are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Flames -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Dimers' best NHL bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Senators vs. Flames Player Props

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

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

Our projections give Sharangovich a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 31.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	5.6%
Josh Norris	5.5%
Brady Tkachuk	5.3%
Claude Giroux	5.0%
Vladimir Tarasenko	4.5%

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	6.3%
Elias Lindholm	6.2%
Nazem Kadri	5.5%
Blake Coleman	5.0%
Jonathan Huberdeau	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	30.4%
Josh Norris	28.2%
Claude Giroux	27.2%
Brady Tkachuk	27.2%
Vladimir Tarasenko	24.1%

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	32.6%
Yegor Sharangovich	31.4%
Blake Coleman	28.1%
Nazem Kadri	27.9%
Jonathan Huberdeau	22.7%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Senators vs. Flames on Tuesday January 9, 2024.

Senators vs. Flames Game Information

Tuesday's matchup between the Flames and Senators at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Tuesday January 9, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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Conclusion

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