Blues vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - Dec 16, 2022

The Calgary Flames face the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blues vs. Flames, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Blues vs. Flames?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blues-Flames NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 62% chance of beating the Blues.

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Blues vs. Flames Game Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+120), Blues +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Flames -225, Blues +192
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are -1.5 favorites against the Blues, with +120 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blues (+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 -225, which means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at +192, where you can bet $100 to profit $192, earning a total payout of $292, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blues (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Blues vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Blues +1.5 @ -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Blues @ +192 via Caesars Sportsbook (3.7% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blues moneyline is the best option due to the 3.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

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Blues vs. Flames Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Andrew Mangiapane is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Mangiapane a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 34.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

St. Louis Blues

• Vladimir Tarasenko: 5.4% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 4.9% probability
• Jordan Kyrou: 4.7% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 3.9% probability
• Brandon Saad: 3.9% probability

Calgary Flames

• Andrew Mangiapane: 7.3% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 7.2% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 5.9% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 5.3% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 5.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

St. Louis Blues

• Pavel Buchnevich: 29.9% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 29.0% probability
• Jordan Kyrou: 28.3% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 22.2% probability
• Brandon Saad: 21.3% probability

Calgary Flames

• Andrew Mangiapane: 34.4% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 34.0% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 33.7% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 27.7% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 26.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Blues vs. Flames on Friday December 16, 2022.

Blues vs. Flames 2022 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Flames and Blues at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Friday December 16, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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