Canadiens vs. Flames Predictions and Odds - Mar 3, 2022

The Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, with puck drop at 9:00PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Canadiens vs. Flames, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Flames?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 73% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

MORE: Free Betting Analysis for Canadiens vs. Flames

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +140.

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

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens 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 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, as well as the best odds for the Under at -118.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks 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 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 at +140 with Caesars Sportsbook (6.5% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens at +330 with FanDuel Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -118 with FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best bets today across all sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

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

And while the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 3.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Canadiens vs. Flames Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Montreal vs. Calgary, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Canadiens-Flames matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs. Flames Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens 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 Tyler Toffoli is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Toffoli a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 33.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.0% probability
• Josh Anderson: 5.1% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.5% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 4.1% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 3.5% probability

Calgary Flames

• Tyler Toffoli: 6.8% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 6.6% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.5% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 6.5% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 30.3% probability
• Josh Anderson: 25.2% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.3% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 21.7% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 20.3% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 36.0% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 35.1% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 33.3% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 31.9% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 31.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Canadiens vs. Flames on Thursday March 3, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Flames 2022 Game Info

When do the Flames play the Canadiens?

• Date: Thursday March 3, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM EST / 6:00PM PST
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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