The Flames and Coyotes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Coyotes will host the game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ. The Flames come into this Western conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.
As they prepare to face Arizona, the Flames currently possess a 18-18-5 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 9-8-2, while as underdogs, it is 9-10-3. On the road this season, they have a 8-11-4 record, while they are 10-7-1 in their games at home.
On the offensive side, the Flames are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 16th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. The Flames went 11-10 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 6-8.
Heading into this matchup vs. Arizona, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 24 games in this season. His current record is 11-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.845%.
Coming into their game vs. Flames, the Coyotes have a 20-17-2 record. They hold a 13-8-0 record when playing at home, and they have gone 7-9-2 on the road. In the Western Central division, they are currently 5th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 10th.
For their offensive performance, the Coyotes come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 24th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Looking at how the Coyotes’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 14th in power play goals and 21st in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Karel Vejmelka comes into the game having made 16 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.68%.
The Flames had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Coyotes, achieving a 2-0-1 record. In these matchups, the puck line favored the Coyotes, as they achieved a 2-2-1-2 record.
The Flames had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Coyotes, achieving a 2-0-1 record. In these matchups, the puck line favored the Coyotes, as they achieved a 2-2-1-2 record.
How to Bet Coyotes vs. Flames in Arizona
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Coyotes winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Coyotes straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line. If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
- ArizonaSharp Puck Line Prediction: Coyotes +1.5
- ArizonaSharp OU Predict: Over 6
