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Golden Knights vs. Flames prediction: Why Vegas is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Calgary Flames predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Calgary Flames will square off with the Vegas Golden Knights, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Flames.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Golden Knights vs. Flames matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Flames prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Flames 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 53% chance of beating the Flames.
According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Golden Knights vs. Flames odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+200) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -126 | +110 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Flames picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Flames +1.5 | -225 |
| Moneyline | Flames | +110 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Flames +1.5 at the spread.
Golden Knights vs. Flames player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Flames?
According to our model, Tomas Hertl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Flames.
Our projections give Hertl a 33.9% chance of scoring a goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the star is a 7.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 33.9% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 33.2% |
| Mark Stone | 26.2% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 25.7% |
| Mitch Marner | 23.0% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 29.0% |
| Matthew Coronato | 26.3% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 25.8% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 23.1% |
| Morgan Frost | 20.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 7.2% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.3% |
| Mark Stone | 5.0% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 5.0% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.2% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 5.7% |
| Matthew Coronato | 5.0% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 5.0% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 4.3% |
| Morgan Frost | 3.9% |
Golden Knights vs. Flames game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Flames and Golden Knights at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Flames on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Flames insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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