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Calgary Flames
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Chicago Blackhawks

Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks & Predictions

Model updated Aug 30, 8:48PM UTC

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NHL
United Center, Chicago
Indoor
Fri 16 Jan 2026, 1:30AM
3
Game markets graded
0
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
Calgary Flames Moneyline -106

The model graded 3 markets for Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $194 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Fri 16 Jan 2026, 1:30AM at United Center.

Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win63.9%
The price says51.5%
Best price-106
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline Calgary Flames High64% chance -106
Puck Lines High98% chance
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

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Game picks

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Moneyline
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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Calgary Flames

  • Kevin Bahl DOut
  • Connor Zary COut
  • Yan Kuznetsov DOut
  • Henry Mews DOut

Chicago Blackhawks

  • Connor Bedard COut
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Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 5 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
FactorThis fixture
Availability5 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans Calgary FlamesNo line posted

Calgary Flames @ Chicago Blackhawks moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LineCalgary Flames -1.5No line posted

Calgary Flames @ Chicago Blackhawks puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Calgary Flames @ Chicago Blackhawks total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Calgary Flames @ Chicago Blackhawks — what the model found

Our model graded 3 betting markets for Calgary Flames at Chicago Blackhawks — 3 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Game markets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 3 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks — recent results

Chicago Blackhawks have won 1 of their last 5 games; Calgary Flames have won 2 of their last 5.

Chicago Blackhawks — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W5–2SJHome
L1–5BUFHome
L3–5STLHome
L2–7CARHome
L2–3SJAway
Calgary Flames — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
W3–1LAHome
L1–3COLHome
W4–1UTAHome
L1–4SEAAway
L1–3COLAway

Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks — recent meetings

These two have met 1 time recently: Chicago Blackhawks won 0, Calgary Flames won 1.

DateChicago BlackhawksCalgary FlamesWinner
Jan 1613Calgary Flames

Who’s out or in doubt

5 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Chicago Blackhawks
PlayerStatus
Connor Bedard COUT
Calgary Flames
PlayerStatus
Kevin Bahl DOUT
Connor Zary COUT
Yan Kuznetsov DOUT
Henry Mews DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Calgary Flames @ Chicago Blackhawks — model preview

Expert analysis and top betting picks for Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames. Includes analysis on key players like Arvid Soderblom. Discover NHL predictions, NHL game picks, hockey betting preview, Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames stats and odds.

Arvid Soderblom (Chicago Blackhawks) Under 27.5 Saves (-125)

Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing

The rationale for betting on Arvid Soderblom for Under 27.5 in the 'Player Total Saves' market is primarily driven by his performance data and model insights. Soderblom's L5 home games demonstrate an average of 27.2 saves, which is slightly below the proposed line of 27.5. This trend suggests a propensity for Soderblom to remain under the line. Additionally, his L5 home games show an average of 30.8 shots against him, indicating that not every shot requires a save. The model prediction of 24.66, albeit with a standard deviation of 7.5, further supports the likelihood of him staying under the line. Moreover, despite a strong home games hit streak, his overall current hit streak is zero, suggesting a potential downturn in performance. Therefore, based on these statistical trends and model predictions, betting under 27.5 for Soderblom's total saves seems reasonable.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Flames vs Blackhawks, or as Blackhawks vs Flames. The most recent game between them was Friday 16 January 2026 at United Center. The model has generated 3 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Calgary Flames 1–0 across the last meeting
DateGameScoreWinner
16 Jan 2026Calgary Flames @ Chicago Blackhawks1–3Calgary Flames
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