The Calgary Flames (5-12-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (9-5-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. EST at United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Blackhawks are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-128o / +105u). The Flames are a -110 favorite to win outright, while the Flames are -110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Flames vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks.
Flames vs. Blackhawks Odds, Pick
| Flames Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -278 | 5.5 -128o / +105u | -110 |
| Blackhawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +230 | 5.5 -128o / +105u | -110 |
Flames vs. Blackhawks Spread: Blackhawks -1.5 (+230 ), Flames +1.5 (-278)
Flames vs. Blackhawks Over/Under: 5.5 (-128o / +105u)
Flames vs. Blackhawks Moneyline: Flames -110, Blackhawks -110
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The "Home to Road Dogs" system focuses on NHL teams that begin a road stretch immediately after playing at home, catching oddsmakers and the public off guard.
These teams, now labeled as underdogs, often benefit from early travel energy and a renewed focus after leaving the distractions of home. In the early part of the season, motivation runs high as players look to establish rhythm and identity, leading to sharper performances than their moneyline suggests.
The public tends to overvalue home teams in these matchups, driving value toward the visiting side. When a team transitions from home to road early in the year, the combination of market bias and competitive urgency creates profitable opportunities on overlooked road dogs.
Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 396-508 (44%) with an 8% ROI across all-time results, and it’s off to a 24-30 (44%) start this season with a 7% ROI.
Best Bet: Flames Moneyline
