Anaheim Ducks @ Calgary Flames - April 3, 2025

Thursday night’s matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome is shaping up to be a real clash of styles, and if history has taught me anything, it’s that familiarity breeds contempt. With both teams eager to prove themselves, expect some fireworks on the ice.

Oddsmakers have opened with the Flames as -189 favorites, but let’s not forget that betting lines can be deceiving. The Ducks are coming off a solid 4-3 win against the Sharks, while Calgary just suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss on the road. Given their recent form, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see an upset tonight.

The stats tell an interesting story. The Ducks average 2.7 goals per game with a shooting percentage hovering around 9.9%. Their offensive zone presence isn’t stellar at 47.4%, but they’ve been able to score when it counts—especially recently with four of their last five games going OVER the total. In contrast, Calgary has struggled offensively this season, averaging only 2.6 goals per game and boasting a shooting percentage of just under 9%.

On special teams, both squads leave something to be desired in terms of power play efficiency; however, Calgary does have a slight edge at 20.8% compared to Anaheim’s lackluster 12.6%. Still, considering how both teams have performed lately—especially Anaheim covering the spread in 18 of their last 23 games—I think they’ll find ways to exploit any weaknesses presented by Calgary’s defense.

Defensively, both teams show decent save percentages—Anaheim leads slightly at 90.2% compared to Calgary’s 89.8%. However, neither team excels on penalty kills either; Anaheim sits at a modest 73.6%, while Calgary is marginally better at 75.1%. This suggests that even if one team gets into penalty trouble tonight, we might see opportunities for scoring.

As for my prediction: I’m feeling confident about Anaheim pulling off an upset victory tonight against Calgary and covering that spread like it’s second nature! With their current momentum and resilience shown in recent games (4-2 SU in their last six), I believe they’ll capitalize on any mistakes made by the Flames.

Now let’s talk totals: while both teams have had several high-scoring affairs recently, I’m leaning towards UNDER this time around given how tight-knit these matchups often become when stakes are high—and let’s face it; neither squad seems too adept at lighting up the scoreboard consistently.

So there you have it! Ducks over Flames with Anaheim covering and an expected UNDER on total points scored tonight—a perfect recipe for value in this matchup! Remember my rituals before placing those bets—gotta keep that good luck flowing!