Lightning vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - Jan 21, 2023

The Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns in of the NHL at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, with puck drop at 3:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Flames, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Flames?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Lightning-Flames NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Lightning and Flames a 50% chance of winning the game.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Lightning vs. Flames

Lightning vs. Flames Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+220), Lightning +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Flames -110, Lightning -105
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +220 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -250.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Flames and Lightning are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

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

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently 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 Lightning (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 @ +220 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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

Lightning vs. Flames Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Lightning-Flames matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Flames Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Flames.

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Lightning star is a 35.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 7.4% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.3% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.1% probability

Calgary Flames

• Andrew Mangiapane: 5.8% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 5.8% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.6% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 4.8% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 35.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 33.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 31.1% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 25.8% probability
• Alex Killorn: 21.8% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 30.0% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 29.6% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 29.1% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 26.3% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 25.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Lightning vs. Flames on Saturday January 21, 2023.

Lightning vs. Flames 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Flames and Lightning at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to commence at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Saturday January 21, 2023
• Time: 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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