Flames vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - March 12

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The Calgary Flames (30-23-10) and Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11) square off at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, March 12 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames knocked off the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in their most recent game, while the Canucks are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Wednesday's matchup.

Over the past 10 games, the Canucks have put up a record of 4-6-0. They have totaled 21 goals, while their opponents have scored 24. They have gone on the power play 27 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (22.2% of opportunities).

Flames vs. Canucks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Flames 3, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-143)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 30-23-10 record overall, with a 6-10-16 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • Calgary is 10-2-9 (29 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 12 times this season the Flames finished a game with just one goal, they have a 2-7-3 record, good for seven points.
  • Calgary has finished 2-7-4 in the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering eight points).
  • The Flames have scored more than two goals 34 times, and are 26-5-3 in those games (to record 55 points).
  • In the 26 games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 12-8-6.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 19-7-5 (43 points).
  • The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Flames finished 11-13-5 in those matchups (27 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 29-24-11 record this season and are 6-11-17 in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Vancouver has earned 36 points (13-4-10) in its 27 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Canucks scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
  • When Vancouver has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 12 points (4-6-4 record).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals 37 times, earning 56 points from those matchups (25-6-6).
  • Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 30 games this season and has recorded 40 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 12-8-4 (28 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 17-15-6 to record 40 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
32nd 2.56 Goals Scored 2.7 27th
12th 2.87 Goals Allowed 3.03 19th
11th 28.9 Shots 25.5 31st
24th 29.3 Shots Allowed 26.9 7th
18th 21.23% Power Play % 22.47% 16th
25th 75.4% Penalty Kill % 82.42% 5th

Flames vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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