Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/20/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-145) Flames (+125)

The Calgary Flames (13-17-4) host the Vegas Golden Knights (16-6-10) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Golden Knights at -145 and the Flames are coming in at +125. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Devils in their last outing. Vegas had 4 minutes in the box in this game. Additionally, they had 4 chances with the advantage and notched 1 goal. The Golden Knights didn't have a great showing offensively in this game. For the game, they tallied a score on 1 of the 37 shots they looked to score on.

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While at even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 74 goals while scoring 71 themselves. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 82 power play tries (31st in the NHL) and have a total of 14 goals in those chances. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 96 goals (20th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have conceded 88. Vegas has attempted 951 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.1%. For the year, the have a total of 42 points and their points % is .656. The Golden Knights have seen 807 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .891. Vegas comes into tonight with 101 power play chances and they have tallied 25 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 24.75%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Akira Schmid. Schmid has played in 65 matchups throughout his NHL career. He has amassed an overall mark of 27-20-8 and he has gotten the start in 51 games. Opponents have been able to score 143 goals against Schmid in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.80. Schmid has had 1,469 shots taken against him and has garnered 1,326 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .903 for his 2,586 minutes guarding the cage. Over the course of his career, Schmid has 23 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .451.

In their last game, Calgary played the Sharks in a matchup where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a final of 6-3. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Flames scored 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

Calgary has attempted 1,004 shots (6th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.47%, while allowing their opponents 958 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.49% on their oppositions 109 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.5%. They have a total of 109 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 13.76%. The Flames have racked up 70 goals at even strength and 15 goals (30th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 101 goals to be scored by of a combination of 83 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the season, the Calgary Flames have tallied 85 goals, 30 points, in addition to a points percentage of .441.

For the opposition you are going to see Dustin Wolf between the pipes. He has accrued 2,441 saves out of 2,701 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .904. Wolf is sitting with a lifetime mark of 47-36-11 and has participated in 97 games. He has been a starter 94 games and has played 3,821 minutes. Wolf's quality start percentage is 53.2% and he has earned 50 quality starting assignments in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.77 goals per contest and he has conceded 260 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary (+125)

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