Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/27/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-144) Flames (+120)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (33-25-11) will compete against the Dallas Stars (45-21-4) on Thursday. The line on this contest has the Stars at -144 while the Flames are priced at +120. The total comes in at 6.

The Dallas Stars were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-0 win over the Wild in their previous outing. The Stars were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this victory. In the outing, they netted 3 of the 29 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 4 power play chances and scored 1 goal. Dallas earned 8 penalty minutes in this game.

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When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 235 goals (6th in pro hockey) for the season and have surrendered 180. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 94 points and their points percentage is sitting at .671. Dallas comes into the game with 209 power play chances and they have scored 47 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 22.49%. While playing at even strength, the Stars have surrendered 152 goals while earning 188 as an offensive unit. Dallas has taken 2,019 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.6%. The Stars so far have had 1,936 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .907. Dallas Stars opponents have amassed 186 power play opportunities (21st in the league) and have racked up 28 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 586 goals versus Oettinger in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 3.15. Oettinger has played in 244 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .912 during his 11,166 minutes between the pipes. He has an overall mark of 146-63-26 and he was named the starter in 235 games. Over the course of his career, Oettinger has recorded 138 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .587. Oettinger has had 6,661 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 6,075 saves.

In their last game, Calgary faced the Islanders in a game where the Flames ended up with the win by a tally of 4-3. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Flames scored 4 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they took.

Calgary has taken 1,993 shots (17th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.98%, while allowing their opponents 2,001 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 74.37% on their opponents 199 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%. They have a tally of 198 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.21%. The Flames have accumulated 137 goals at even strength and 42 goals (17th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 201 goals to be scored by way of 150 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Calgary Flames have tallied 179 goals, 77 points, in addition to a points percentage of .558.

Across the ice you are going to see Dustin Wolf defending the goal. Wolf has a career mark of 31-21-6 and has been in goal for 60 contests. Wolf's percentage of quality starts comes in at 53.4% and he has qualified for 31 quality starts in his pro career. He has accrued 1,571 saves out of the 1,732 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .907. His opposition is averaging 8.67 goals/game and he has surrendered 161 goals altogether. He has started in 58 contests and has been on the ice for 1,114 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary (+120)

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