Penguins vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Jan. 10

The Pittsburgh Penguins (21-12-9, riding a six-game winning streak) host the Calgary Flames (18-22-4, losers of four in a row). The contest on Saturday, Jan. 10 begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's game.

The Flames have a 5-5-0 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 goals while conceding 30 in that period. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in four goals (14.3% success rate).

Penguins vs. Flames Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Flames 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-155)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have a 21-12-9 record overall, with a 4-9-13 record in games that have required overtime.
  • Pittsburgh is 5-3-4 (14 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Penguins scored just one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
  • Pittsburgh has scored two goals in seven games this season (0-4-3 record, three points).
  • The Penguins have scored at least three goals 29 times, and are 21-4-4 in those games (to register 46 points).
  • In the 17 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to record 19 points.
  • In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 8-8-5 (21 points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 9-4-4 to record 22 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a record of 18-22-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 11 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
  • This season the Flames scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
  • When Calgary has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 12 points (6-5-0 record).
  • The Flames have scored more than two goals 19 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (12-5-2).
  • This season, Calgary has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered nine points with a record of 4-6-1.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 8-11-2 (18 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 10-10-2 to register 22 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
8th 3.29 Goals Scored 2.55 30th
14th 3.02 Goals Allowed 3 13th
10th 28.8 Shots 29.5 6th
14th 27.9 Shots Allowed 28.7 21st
2nd 29.82% Power Play % 13.87% 32nd
13th 80.99% Penalty Kill % 81.82% 9th

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