Flames vs Leafs Odds & Predictions: Calgary Seeks Wild Card Push Against Slumping Toronto (Mar. 17)
The Calgary Flames (30-24-11) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (39-24-3) at Scotiabank Arena tonight at 7:30 p.m. EDT in a crucial matchup for both teams.
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Key Betting Information:
- Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5
- Best Odds: Flames +180 (DraftKings), Maple Leafs -215 (FanDuel)
- Total: 6.0 (Caesars)
Team Analysis:
- Calgary sits two points behind Vancouver for the final Western Conference wild card spot
- Toronto has lost 5 of their last 6 games but holds the third playoff spot in the Atlantic Division
- Flames rank last in NHL goals scored this season
- Leafs' William Nylander leads with 37 goals, while Mitch Marner has 80 points
Key Player Updates:
- Calgary: Mikael Backlund (upper body) and Connor Zary (suspension) out
- Toronto: Auston Matthews has 57 points in 51 games
- Goalies: Dustin Wolf (Calgary, 22 wins), likely Joseph Woll (Toronto, 22-12) starting
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Head-to-Head:
- Toronto has won last 5 meetings, all by one goal
- Previous matchup: Leafs won 6-3 in February
- 5 of last 6 meetings went over
Prediction:
- Flames +1.5
- Under 6.0
The Flames' defensive approach and struggling offense, combined with Toronto's recent slump, suggest a tight, low-scoring game. Calgary's desperate playoff push makes them a strong value play with the spread.
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