Scott Rickenbach
Jan 07 '19, 8:35 PM in 7h
NHL | Flames vs Blackhawks
Play on: OVER 6½ -105
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NHL Game #39 Monday Free Pick OVER the total in Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames @ 8:35 ET - The Blackhawks are off a huge 5-3 win at Pittsburgh last night and continue to play much better hockey of late. However, they face a major challenge now in a flat spot here off that big win. Chicago now is hosting a Calgary team that is loaded with speed, talent, and weapons. The Flames also have a rest edge since they were off yesterday. Calgary is off a low-scoring win over the Flyers Saturday but they faced a desperate Philly team that played very well defensively as a result. You're not going to see desperation here from the Hawks D-men after that big win over the Penguins. In other words, plenty of open ice in this one and, as a result, plenty of goals too. The Blackhawks have scored an average of 3.4 goals per game their last 8 games. Chicago has scored at least 3 goals in 5 of their last 7 games on home ice. Keep in mind a 3-3 game here guarantees us no worse than a 4-3 final and a winning ticket with the over. That is noteworthy because the Flames have scored an average of 5 goals per game their last 4 games overall. Also, prior to the win over Philadelphia, Calgary had allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of their last 7 games. The Flames have averaged scoring 3.8 goals per game in their last 5 games against the Blackhawks. The over is 9-3-1 this season when Chicago is playing with home loss revenge. Also, the over is 8-3 this season when the Blackhawks are off a game in which they scored 4 or more goals. The over is 3-1 in Calgary's last 4 games. Free Pick OVER the total in Chicago