Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Calgary Flames will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

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

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

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Lightning-Flames NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 51% chance of beating the Flames.

According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Lightning vs. Flames Odds

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

Bet Type	Lightning	Flames
Puck Line	-1.5 (+195)	+1.5 (-240)
Moneyline	-115	-102
Total	o6.5 (-108)	u6.5 (-102)

• The Flames are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -240 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +195. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Flames and Lightning are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Saturday.

• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -102. That means you can risk $102 to win $100, for a total payout of $202, if they get the W.

• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

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

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Lightning vs. Flames Picks

By comparing our predictions 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	-240
Moneyline	Flames	-102
Total	Under 6.5	-102

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

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Lightning vs. Flames Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Flames this Saturday.

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Point a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Lightning star is a 37.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	7.7%
Nikita Kucherov	7.7%
Steven Stamkos	7.0%
Brandon Hagel	4.6%
Nick Paul	3.8%

Calgary Flames

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	6.0%
Yegor Sharangovich	5.8%
Nazem Kadri	4.9%
Blake Coleman	4.4%
Jonathan Huberdeau	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	37.3%
Nikita Kucherov	37.1%
Steven Stamkos	35.4%
Brandon Hagel	27.0%
Nick Paul	21.2%

Calgary Flames

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Lindholm	31.2%
Yegor Sharangovich	30.9%
Nazem Kadri	25.6%
Blake Coleman	22.8%
Jonathan Huberdeau	22.0%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Lightning vs. Flames on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Lightning vs. Flames Game Information

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

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Saturday's Lightning vs. Flames game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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