Blackhawks vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - Jan 26, 2023

The Calgary Flames take on the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blackhawks vs. Flames, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Blackhawks vs. Flames?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blackhawks-Flames NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 73% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

More: Blackhawks vs. Flames Simulated 10K Times

Blackhawks vs. Flames Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (-155), Blackhawks +1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Flames -400, Blackhawks +330
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with -155 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -400, which means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +330, where you can bet $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Flames (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Blackhawks vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (5.4% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +330 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.1% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via PointsBet

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Although the Flames are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blackhawks +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 4.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

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Blackhawks vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Flames? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blackhawks and Flames.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Elias Lindholm is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Lindholm a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 33.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Patrick Kane: 6.0% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 4.4% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 4.4% probability
• Max Domi: 4.1% probability
• Colin Blackwell: 3.2% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 7.1% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 6.2% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 6.2% probability
• Connor Mackey: 5.9% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 5.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Patrick Kane: 29.3% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 25.5% probability
• Max Domi: 23.3% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 23.2% probability
• Colin Blackwell: 18.1% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 33.2% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 32.9% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 32.2% probability
• Connor Mackey: 30.8% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 27.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Blackhawks vs. Flames on Thursday January 26, 2023.

Blackhawks vs. Flames 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Flames and Blackhawks at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Thursday January 26, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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