Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames 05/03/2022 – The Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames will enter the first game of their best-of-seven series from Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. The Stars finished fourth in the Central Division and are coming into this game with a winning record. The Stars stayed ahead of the Predators to clinch their playoff berth. Dallas did well to come this far but they are up against a tough opponent. The Calgary Flames are one of the strongest teams and the recent NHL betting picks are in favor of the Flames to win and cover.
Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames 05/03/2022
When: Tuesday, May 3, 10:00 PM ET
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
TV: ESPN 2
Stream: NHL.TV
Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames 05/03/2022 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | +1.5 (-128) | 5.5 o (-143) | +160 |  |
| Calgary Flames | -1.5 (+114) | 5.5 u (+120) | -200 | |
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Game 1.
Tuesday.
The 'Dome.
Giddy up. https://t.co/bhPQmsrQAp
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) April 30, 2022
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars finished with a 46-30-6 record on the season and they hope to pick up a win here. Dallas is playing this game on the road and they will need all the possible support from both ends if they want to win. The Stars are strong enough with their offense averaging 3.55 goals per game. From the defensive end, they are giving up 2.51 goals to opponents and are making 83.2 percent of their penalty kills.
Players to watch: J. Pavelski C (G 27, A 54, PTS 81), J. Robertson LW (G 41, A 38, PTS 79), R. Hintz LW (G 37, A 35, PTS 72).
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames have finished their regular season with a 50-21-11 record on the season. The Flames clinched their division title and they have a chance of making it past the stars. Calgary will enter this game with a losing record. The Flames are giving up 2.98 goals per game and they have some of the key players on their team. Jackob Markstrom is predicted to protect the net for the Flames. Markstrom is holding a save percentage of .922.
Players to watch: J. Gaudreau LW (G 40, A 75, PTS 115), M. Tkachuk LW (G 42, A 62, PTS 104), E. Lindholm C (G 42, A 40, PTS 82).
Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Betting Predictions
Trends
Stars
Dallas are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games against Calgary.
Stars are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Dallas are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Calgary.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games played in May.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas’ last 8 games played on a Tuesday.
Flames
Calgary are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary’s last 6 games against Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary’s last 6 games at home.
Calgary are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas.
Calgary are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Stars vs Flames Betting Picks
The Stars are no match for the Flames at home and the online NHL bets are intact for the Flames to win this game with ease and cover the spread. As for Dallas, they will need to rebound in their upcoming games.
Score Prediction: Flames 3, Stars 1.
