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Blackhawks vs. Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tuesday's NHL Game

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: October 15, 2024 9:55 AM EDT • 2 min 45 sec read.

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau, forward Martin Pospisil, and defenseman Brayden Pachal celebrate as we offer our Blackhawks vs. Flames prediction.
Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau, forward Martin Pospisil, and defenseman Brayden Pachal celebrate. Photo by Bob Frid via Imagn Images

On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames, one of four remaining unbeaten teams, welcome the Chicago Blackhawks to the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Despite being near the bottom of the Stanley Cup odds leaderboard, both teams enter the contest on the back of impressive wins over the Edmonton Oilers. 

The Flames' 3-0 start is thanks to opportunistic scoring and mostly solid goaltending, while the Blackhawks' play perfectly reflects their 1-1-1 record. 

Chicago took two of three against Calgary last season, with only one hitting the Over. While the Flames' fire is burning wildly to start the season, I expect to see some offensive regression from them in our Blackhawks vs. Flames prediction. 

Blackhawks vs. Flames prediction

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My best bet: Flames Under 3.5 goals ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: | Implied probability: 55.56%

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The Flames' offense has come out of the gates searing hot, scoring 16 goals in three games. If you're a Flames fan, take a screenshot of this next stat, as it won't last much longer. 

Calgary has scored the most goals per game (5.33) of any team through the season's first week. 

It's not that I don't think the Flames' offense is dangerous; it clearly is.

The experience and skill of Nazem Kadri and offensive defensemen Rasmus Andersson and MacKenzie Weegar bolsters an exciting young core. 

Oh, and I almost forgot to mention Jonathan Huberdeau.

How could I overlook such a household name? Sufficed it to say, Huberdeau has been a bitter disappointment in Calgary since he arrived in the Stampede City prior to the 2022-23 campaign. 

But maybe, just maybe, things are starting to turn for Huberdeau.

He scored 37 points in the final 46 games of last season and has five points in three games to kick off the 2024-25 campaign. He even scored with his shoulder against Philadelphia in the home opener on Saturday. 

Offensive regression on the horizon

However, I feel regression is coming for the Flames' offense as assuredly as winter in Winterfell.  

The Flames have the fourth-most goals above expected (2.91), the 22nd-ranked Corsi rating (48.14%), and the fifth-best shooting percentage. Maintaining a high goals-per-game clip with those numbers is about as feasible as expecting my dog to contribute to the household chores. 

The question is whether the regression will start tonight against a middling Blackhawks defense. Petr Mrázek, who should get the nod in goal, stole the game in Edmonton, turning aside 36 of 38 shots and finishing with 2.07 goals saved above expected. 

I expect Calgary to score less than four goals for the first time this season if Mrázek plays anywhere near that level. A winning $10 bet will profit $8. 

Blackhawks vs. Flames player prop bet

NHL picks made Tuesday; odds subject to change.

Teuvo Teräväinen prop bet: 1+ point ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -120 via Betway | Implied probability: 54.55%

Teuvo Teräväinen has five points in three games, tied atop the Blackhawks' scoring list with Connor Bedard. Unsurprisingly, they play on the same line and have been in on 62.5% of the team's goals. 

The difference?

Bedard sits at -225 to register a point, while Teräväinen is at a much more palatable -120. Teräväinen already has two power-play goals and eight shots on net. 

A winning $10 bet will profit $8.33. 

Blackhawks vs. Flames live odds & info

  • When: Tuesday, Oct. 15
  • Puck drop: 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta)
  • How to watch: ESPN+, Sportsnet
  • Favorite: Flames (+100 via Betway)

Blackhawks-Flames predictions made Oct. 15 9 a.m. ET.

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.