Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/2/2024]

The Calgary Flames will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Flames 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Flames a 53% chance of beating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

Penguins vs. Flames Odds

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

Bet Type	Penguins	Flames
Puck Line	+1.5 (-235)	-1.5 (+200)
Moneyline	+105	-125
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

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

Penguins vs. Flames Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Flames -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Penguins	+105
Total	Under 6	-110

Even though the Penguins 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.

And while the Flames are more likely to win the game, taking the Penguins moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Penguins vs. Flames Player Props

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

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Flames.

Our projections give Crosby an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Penguins star is a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	8.1%
Reilly Smith	5.1%
Rickard Rakell	5.1%
Evgeni Malkin	4.2%
Erik Karlsson	3.9%

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Nazem Kadri	5.8%
Yegor Sharangovich	5.6%
Blake Coleman	5.0%
Jonathan Huberdeau	4.4%
Andrew Mangiapane	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	37.0%
Rickard Rakell	26.5%
Reilly Smith	24.9%
Evgeni Malkin	22.7%
Drew O'Connor	20.2%

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Yegor Sharangovich	29.1%
Nazem Kadri	28.4%
Blake Coleman	24.2%
Jonathan Huberdeau	22.6%
Andrew Mangiapane	21.5%

Penguins vs. Flames Game Information

Saturday's game between the Flames and Penguins at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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Conclusion

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