Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-152) Flames (+126)

The Calgary Flames (35-27-12) host the Vegas Golden Knights (45-21-8) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Golden Knights at -152 while the Flames are coming in at +126. The total comes in at 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a rough game after their 3-2 defeat to the Oilers in their previous game. Vegas tallied 8 penalty mins for this matchup. The Golden Knights had a below average offensive performance in the loss. Moreover, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score a goal. While out there on the ice, they netted 2 out of the 22 shots they launched.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have amassed 151 power play opportunities (32nd in the league) and have scored 37 goals in those attempts. The Golden Knights so far have had 1,952 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .900. Vegas has attempted 2,239 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.2%. While at even strength, the Golden Knights have given up 158 goals while earning 199 themselves. Vegas has tallied 170 power play chances and they have notched 52 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 30.59%. For the year, they have accumulated 98 points and their points percentage is .662. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 251 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have given up 195.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Adin Hill. Opponents have scored 443 goals against Hill in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.53. Hill has taken the ice for 182 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is at .909 for his 7,532 minutes played. He has a mark of 93-63-13 and he has started in 169 games. During his career on the ice, Hill has earned 90 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .533. Hill has had 4,883 shots taken against him and he has 4,440 total saves.

In their last contest, Calgary faced off against the Hockey Club in an outing where the Flames took the defeat by a score of 3-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames netted 1 goal of the 34 shots on goal they attempted.

Calgary has attempted 2,167 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.77%, while allowing the opposition 2,136 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 75.12% on the other teams 209 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.8%. They have a total of 211 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 20.85%. The Flames have earned 146 goals at even strength and 44 goals (18th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 217 goals to be scored by of a combination of 165 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Calgary Flames have tallied 190 goals, 82 points, as well as a points percentage of .554.

Across the rink you are likely to see Dustin Wolf in the crease. He has accounted for 1,662 saves out of 1,835 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .906. Wolf has earned a lifetime record of 32-23-7 and has been in net for 64 contests. He has started in 62 contests and has played 1,125 mins. Wolf's quality start rate comes out to 51.6% and he has 32 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 9.23 goals per contest and he has yielded 173 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas (-152)

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