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Flames vs Canucks Prediction & Odds - 3/12/2025

Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Flames a 70% chance of defeating the Canucks.

Calgary Flames: 70% win probability

Better defensive record (182 goals against vs Canucks' 195)
Higher points total in standings (70 points vs 69)
Stronger recent form (WLWLL vs Canucks' LLWWL)

Vancouver Canucks: 30% win probability

Poor defensive performance (195 goals against, 11th in conference)
Inconsistent scoring (174 goals scored, bottom half of conference)
Struggling road record (reflected in 24 losses, more than Flames' 23)

At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.

Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks odds

Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks at home on Wednesday, March 12.

	Calgary Flames	Vancouver Canucks
Moneyline	-120 (via bet365 US)	+115 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks preview

Tonight's Western Conference clash at the Scotiabank Saddledome pits two teams desperately scrapping for playoff positioning, with the host Flames clinging to the final wild card spot while the Canucks sit just outside looking in.

The Flames' stellar defense has been their saving grace this season, with the dynamic duo of Mackenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson anchoring a unit that's given up just three goals in their last two games.

Vancouver's offensive woes continue to be a major concern, as they've managed to light the lamp only six times in their previous three outings despite the best efforts of Brock Boeser and Conor Garland.

Keep your eyes on Flames' netminder Dustin Wolf, who's been nothing short of spectacular with a .915 save percentage and 15.6 goals saved above average - he could be the difference-maker in what's shaping up to be a tight-checking affair.

The Canucks' Quinn Hughes will need to be at his defensive best to contain Calgary's top line of Kadri and Huberdeau, who've combined for an impressive 44 goals this season.

Both teams' struggling offenses - Calgary averaging 2.56 goals per game and Vancouver at 2.71 - suggest we're in for a classic low-scoring Canadian battle.

The Saddledome crowd should be in for a treat as these long-time Pacific Division rivals add another chapter to their storied history.

Key stats

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Calgary Flames (8th) and Vancouver Canucks (9th) are separated by just 1 point in Western Conference standings, with Flames at 70 and Canucks at 69
2
Flames hold slight defensive edge with -18 goal difference (164 GF, 182 GA) compared to Canucks' -21 (174 GF, 195 GA)
3
Calgary's recent form shows mixed results (WLWLL) while Vancouver struggles with consistency (LLWWL)
4
Both teams face scoring challenges - Flames average 2.60 goals per game versus Canucks' 2.72, both below conference median