Flames vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - Apr 18, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks and Calgary Flames clash in the NHL at United Center on Monday, with puck drop at 8:00PM EDT.

Dimers' top betting picks for Flames vs. Blackhawks, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Flames vs. Blackhawks?

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 68% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

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Flames vs. Blackhawks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5, Flames -1.5
• Moneyline: Blackhawks +280, Flames -300
• Total: Over/Under 6.5

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blackhawks are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Flames, with +115 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -125.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +280. That means you can bet $100 to profit $280, earning a total payout of $380, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -300, where you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Flames vs. Blackhawks

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +115 via PointsBet (53% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +280 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.5% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 5.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Flames vs. Blackhawks Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Calgary vs. Chicago, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Monday's Flames-Blackhawks matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Flames vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs. Blackhawks? The latest data is in.

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Chicago's Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Blackhawks.

DimersBOT gives DeBrincat an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Blackhawks star is a 41.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Calgary Flames

• Johnny Gaudreau: 7.2% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 7.1% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.5% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 5.4% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 4.8% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Alex DeBrincat: 8.7% probability
• Patrick Kane: 7.6% probability
• Dylan Strome: 6.3% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 4.7% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 37.1% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 36.3% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 34.7% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 31.3% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 25.0% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Alex DeBrincat: 41.2% probability
• Patrick Kane: 37.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 31.6% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 25.2% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 20.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Flames vs. Blackhawks on Monday April 18, 2022.

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Flames vs. Blackhawks 2022 Game Info

When do the Blackhawks play the Flames?

• Date: Monday April 18, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT
• Venue: United Center

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