Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary)
Calgary began the season with a painful loss to Edmonton in the Alberta Derby. Will Darryl Sutter's team be able to make up for it in a home game against Anaheim? There are several options to bet on.
Calgary could have hoped for more in the derby
2-5 is practically a thrashing defeat. But you can't say the Flames played poorly in Edmonton. Darryl Sutter's team made 47 shots on goal! All they had to blame was poor execution, the excellent play of their goalie Mike Smith, and the genius of Connor McDavid, who notched his hat trick. In their next games, Calgary will surely confirm their status as a strong team, that can claim the most serious achievements this season.
Anaheim confirmed their outsider status
The Ducks started the new season with two home games. A great calendar, considering that Anaheim's opponents were playing their first games against them after a long flight to California. That said, Dallas Eakins' team took advantage of it only halfway. The Ducks beat Winnipeg 4-1 but fell short against Minnesota, 1-2. In general, Anaheim confirmed that they can't count on success, even in a comfortable situation. The Ducks have very little chance of a decent season.
Injuries
- Calgary: Connor Zary, Tyler Pitlick, Brad Richardson, Michael Stone;
- Anaheim: John Gibson, Ryan Kesler, Josh Mahura, Sam Steel, Troy Terry.
Head-to-head encounters
Calgary has won 5 of the last 6 games against Anaheim.
Expert Betting Tips
The result of the Calgary-Edmonton match can't be called fair. The Flames may not have won, but they certainly shouldn't have lost by a three-point margin. It is very likely that the Flames will confirm their high class in the meeting with Anaheim. The Ducks do not seem to be a difficult opponent right now, in addition, they will have to do without one of their main stars, goaltender John Gibson.
Prediction: Calgary will win.
Betting options:
- Calgary To Win In Regular Time for 1.83;
- Handicap Calgary (-1) for 2.20.
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