Wednesday’s NHL slate has only three games, with the Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes matchup one of the few NHL betting options on the slate. The Flames head to Arizona with hopes of a win to bolster their position in the playoff race but could get tested by a Coyotes team that is playing surprisingly good hockey of late.
Despite their recent success, the Coyotes are still firm +185 underdogs in this matchup. The Flames are -225 on the moneyline and +110 to cover the -1.5 pick line, while the game total is set at 6.
Calgary Flames vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Flames -1.5 (+110) |
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This game will be played at ASU Multi-Purpose Arena at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Why Bet On Calgary
✅ The Flames have beat the Coyotes four times since February 2022 and have a six game winning streak in this matchup.
✅ The Flames have covered the -1.5 in three of the last four meetings with the Coyotes, outscoring them by a combined 12 goals.
✅ Calgary rank second in the league in both shots on goal and shots allowed. Arizona ranks second worst in shots allowed and dead last in shots on goal, indicating the Flames should expect the majority of the chances in this matchup.
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Calgary Flames
Calgary heads out on the road for an important swing away from the Saddledome as they continue to battle their way back into the playoffs. The Flames sit two points back of the final spot in the Western Conference, making games against cellar dwellers like the Coyotes must wins as they attempt to earn a place in the postseason.
Getting momentum has been a challenge for the Flames, who could use a win streak to push themselves into a firm playoff spot. The team is 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, hardly a record worthy of making it into the playoffs and one that will need to be improved if they want to avoid missing out come spring.
With Wednesday’s game in Arizona being the first of a back to back for the Coyotes, the starting goaltending situation is one to monitor. The Flames could opt to start backup Dan Vladar to save Jacob Markstrom for the Vegas Golden Knights. Vladar already has a win over the Coyotes this season, stopping 18 shots in an easy night in goal. The backup also has a better save percentage than Markstrom this season, leaving the Flames in good hands should they do as expected and roll with Vladar against the ‘Yotes.
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes have shown plenty of fight since the All-Star break, going on a run of nine games where they are unbeaten in regulation. That run of fine play is to the chagrin of the front office, who want the team to compile as little points in the standings as possible to maximize their chances of landing Connor Bedard in the draft lottery.
Home Ice has been a surprising boost for the Coyotes as despite playing in the temporary tiny barn at Arizona State, the team continues to make it a tough place to play. The Coyotes have won four straight home games to push their home record above .500 with a record of 13-8-2 this season.
Connor Ingram has been the player of the month for the Coyotes as the Saskatchewan-born netminder continues to steal games. Ingram has an insane .960 save percentage and a 2-0-2 record over the Coyotes hot stretch that includes a game where he came in with the team down 5-1 before forcing overtime to salvage a point. With Ingram standing on his head of late, the team has a difficult decision to make in goal as to ride with the hot hand or to turn to starting goalie Karel Vejmelka.
Clayton Keller notched his 30th assist of the season in the Coyotes last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Keller has 53 points on the year and does most of the heavy lifting for the team on offense as no other Coyotes player has more than 36 points this season.
