Flames vs Maple Leafs Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 19, 2024, 2:09AM | Published: Jan 17, 2024, 11:03PM

The Calgary Flames will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Flames vs Maple Leafs game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Flames vs Maple Leafs

Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Calgary-Toronto NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 53% chance of winning against the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Flames vs Maple Leafs: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are shown below:

Head to Head: Flames $2.26, Maple Leafs $1.77
Line: Flames +1.5 ($1.49), Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.94)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.97, Under $1.96

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Flames at $2.26 and the Maple Leafs at $1.77.

The Flames are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Maple Leafs, with odds of $1.49 currently available at Betfair.

For the favourite Maple Leafs (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.94.

The Over/Under for Flames vs Maple Leafs is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.96.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Flames vs Maple Leafs game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Flames vs Maple Leafs: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Calgary at $2.26 with Betfair (2.6% edge)
Line: Flames +1.5 at $1.49 with Betfair (68% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)

Stats Insider's Flames vs Maple Leafs betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.

While the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flames to win is our preferred option due to the 2.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

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Flames vs Maple Leafs: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Calgary vs Toronto on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Flames vs Maple Leafs: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs Maple Leafs? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Maple Leafs.

Matthews has a 10.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Maple Leafs star has a 47.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Flames First Goal Scorer Tips

Yegor Sharangovich: 6.4% probability
Blake Coleman: 5.8% probability
Nazem Kadri: 5.2% probability
Elias Lindholm: 4.9% probability
Mikael Backlund: 4.4% probability

Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 10.6% probability
Mitchell Marner: 5.7% probability
William Nylander: 5.6% probability
John Tavares: 4.2% probability
Calle Jarnkrok: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Yegor Sharangovich: 31.1% probability
Blake Coleman: 30.8% probability
Nazem Kadri: 26.8% probability
Elias Lindholm: 26.4% probability
Mikael Backlund: 21.2% probability

Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 47.8% probability
William Nylander: 28.9% probability
Mitchell Marner: 28.8% probability
John Tavares: 23.4% probability
Calle Jarnkrok: 19.8% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Calgary vs Toronto match-up at Scotiabank Saddledome.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Flames vs Maple Leafs: Preview

The game between the Flames and Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Calgary Flames vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date: Friday 19 January 2024
Time: 1:00pm AEDT
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Calgary vs Toronto predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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