Flames vs Penguins Prediction and NHL Tips - 3 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 2, 2024, 2:21PM | Published: Mar 1, 2024, 10:33PM
The Calgary Flames will play the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Flames vs Penguins game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Flames vs Penguins
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Calgary-Pittsburgh NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Flames a 53% chance of beating the Penguins at Scotiabank Saddledome.
More: Flames vs Penguins Match Centre
Flames vs Penguins: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are shown here:
- Head to Head: Flames $1.83, Penguins $2.14
- Line: Flames -1.5 ($2.96), Penguins +1.5 ($1.43)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.76, Under $2.14
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 $1.83 and the Penguins at $2.14.
The Flames are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Penguins, with odds of $2.96 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.43.
The Over/Under for Flames vs Penguins sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.76 and odds for the Under at $2.14.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Over.
The best site to place a bet on the Flames vs Penguins game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Flames vs Penguins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.14 with Betfair
- Line: Penguins +1.5 at $1.43 with Betfair (69% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.14 with Betfair
While the Flames have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Penguins to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.14) that are available from Betfair.
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Flames vs Penguins: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Calgary vs Pittsburgh on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Flames vs Penguins: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Flames vs Penguins? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Penguins.
Crosby has a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Penguins star has a 37.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nazem Kadri: 6.2% probability
- Blake Coleman: 5.5% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 5.4% probability
- Andrew Mangiapane: 4.0% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.0% probability
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 7.6% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 5.4% probability
- Reilly Smith: 4.5% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 3.9% probability
- Drew O'Connor: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nazem Kadri: 31.1% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 29.1% probability
- Blake Coleman: 27.9% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 22.6% probability
- Andrew Mangiapane: 21.3% probability
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 37.7% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 27.0% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 23.0% probability
- Reilly Smith: 22.7% probability
- Drew O'Connor: 20.3% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Calgary vs Pittsburgh match-up at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Penguins: Preview
The game between the Flames and Penguins at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Sunday 3 March 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Calgary vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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