Flames vs. Penguins: Betting Picks, Predictions and Odds - Thu Oct 28, 2021

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM EDT as the Calgary Flames take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Flames vs. Penguins, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Flames vs. Penguins?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Flames-Penguins matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 54% chance of defeating the Flames.

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Flames vs. Penguins Betting Preview

The Penguins are listed as -1.5 favorites at home to the Flames, with +225 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -235.

Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -110, which means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Flames (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

Best bets for Flames vs. Penguins:

• Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 at +225 with FanDuel Sportsbook (2.9% edge)
• Moneyline: Penguins Win at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -105 with PointsBet (54% probability)

Even though the Flames are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Penguins -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

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Flames vs. Penguins Full Coverage

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Flames-Penguins game, including pre-game predictions, free picks, live win probabilities, and play-by-play commentary.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest ahead of Flames vs. Penguins on Thursday October 28, 2021.

Flames vs. Penguins 2021 Game Info

When do the Penguins play the Flames?

• Date: Thursday October 28, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EDT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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