Flames vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29 | 100.3 WHEB

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The Calgary Flames (16-18-4) host the Boston Bruins (20-18-1, losers of five in a row) at Scotiabank Saddledome. The game on Monday, Dec. 29 begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Before this matchup, here is who we expect to take home the victory in Monday's hockey contest.

In the last 10 outings for the Bruins (4-5-1), their offense has put up 31 goals while their defense has conceded 35 goals. They have had 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (25.0%).

Flames vs. Bruins Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Flames 4, Bruins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Flames (-137)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

The Flames are 3-4-7 in overtime contests on their way to a 16-18-4 overall record.
Calgary has eight points (3-4-2) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the eight games this season the Flames scored only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
Calgary has scored two goals in 10 games this season (5-5-0 record, 10 points).
The Flames have scored three or more goals in 17 games (11-4-2, 24 points).
In the 10 games when Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up seven points after finishing 3-6-1.
In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-10-2 (18 points).
The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Flames went 8-7-2 in those matchups (18 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins have posted a record of 6-1-7 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 20-18-1.
In the 13 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
This season the Bruins recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
Boston has earned six points (3-6-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Bruins have earned 35 points in their 25 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Boston has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 9-8-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 6-7-1 (13 points).
The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Bruins went 14-9-0 in those contests (28 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank	Flames AVG		Bruins AVG	Bruins Rank
28th	2.61	Goals Scored	3.10	13th
13th	2.97	Goals Allowed	3.31	24th
5th	29.7	Shots	26.9	22nd
20th	28.5	Shots Allowed	30.1	28th
32nd	13.33%	Power Play %	25.22%	6th
18th	80.17%	Penalty Kill %	79.59%	20th