Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are one of the seven Canadian teams competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) and one of four Canadian franchises to have won the Stanley Cup.

The Flames are currently part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, alongside the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Vancouver Canucks

As you may imagine, betting on the Calgary Flames is very popular across the Great White North. Whether you’re looking to put money on the Flames winning the next Stanley Cup or predict the outcome of each of their 82 regular season games, you can do so across many Canadian online sportsbooks.

If you’re entirely new to ice hockey betting, don’t worry, as we’re about to go over all the different types of bets you can place on the mighty Flames of Calgary.

Calgary Flames Betting Odds — Types of Bets

The assortment of available bets on the Calgary Flames is massive. You can bet on all sorts of things, from the first goalscorer in a single Flames game to the team’s long-term success and everything in between.

Moneyline

The moneyline is a straightforward challenge: guess which team wins the game to win the bet.

A typical Flames moneyline may look something like this:

• Calgary Flames +105 (2.05)
• New York Rangers -125 (1.80)

The Rangers are a slight favourite here. Betting $10 on them will net you an $8 profit, while the same bet on the Flames can bring you $10.05. Mind that this moneyline includes overtime. If you just wish to bet on the outcome after three quarters, you can explore the 60-minute moneyline, which also includes a tie:

• Calgary Flames +165 (2.65)
• Tie +300 (4.00)
• New York Rangers +130 (2.30)

These odds reflect the teams’ overall strength, form, playstyle, injuries, H2H matchups, and other factors that oddsmakers consider when calculating the likelihood of each outcome.

Puck Line

The puck line is hockey’s version of spread betting. It includes handicap points given to the underdog, all with the goal of evening out the playfield and, therefore, the odds. The line will almost always be 1.5, i.e. -1.5 for the outright favourite and +1.5 for the underdog:

• Calgary Flames +1.5 -250 (1.40)
• New York Rangers -1.5 +200 (3.00)

To win this bet on the Flames, the team must win outright or lose by only one goal. For the Rangers to cover the spread, they must win by two or more goals.

Totals (Over/Under)

Let’s say that you are undecided when trying to figure out the winner of a Flames game, but you feel you have a reasonable estimate of the total number of goals. This is an ideal opportunity to place a totals bet:

• Over 5.5 -120 (1.83)
• Under 5.5 +100 (2.00)

You should bet on the over if you think the two teams will score six or more goals combined. But if you feel like the game will feature tight defences resulting in five goals or less, you should put your money on under.

Futures

The Calgary Flames have been solid as of late, finishing at the top of the Pacific Division twice in the last four years. Their playoff performances, however, have been underwhelming, with the last truly successful campaign being the 2004 trip to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Will this be the year in which the Flames go all the way? If you think so, you can bet on Calgary to win the Stanley Cup. This bet is available in the futures market, where you’ll also find other long-term bets, like conference and division winners, the Presidents’ Trophy winner, teams to make the playoffs, over/under on teams’ win totals, the player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy, and more.

Calgary Flames Props

Any bets that don’t fall into the abovementioned categories can be classified as props. These miscellaneous wagers can relate to various occurrences regarding players, teams, or the game as a whole. For example, you can bet on the result of the game’s first period or whether Milan Lucic will score a goal.

Parlays

If you wish to combine your Calgary Flames bet with others on the same betting slip, you can do so. As a matter of fact, you can place over a dozen games across different sports and leagues on the same ticket, extending your odds and the potential payout.

Live Betting

Sometimes it is best to watch the situation develop before laying down a bet. Live betting is great because it allows you to place a wager at virtually any time during the game. It’s also an excellent way to take advantage of shifting odds.

For instance, you can bet on the Flames pre-game at the odds of +150, but if they take an early lead, the odds will change to reflect their newfound position. This means that the odds on the other team may now be +150. If you bet with those odds on the other team, you’ll guarantee a profit no matter the outcome. This is called arbitrage betting.

Who Has the Best Odds on the Calgary Flames?

Oddsmakers working at competing sportsbooks may view the game differently, affecting the odds on offer. One site may give +120 odds on the Flames, while another provides a slightly better price of +125. That’s why you should always have access to multiple Canadian betting sites and be ready to take advantage of the best possible odds for each game.

Calgary Flames History

The Flames were founded in Atlanta in 1972 and moved to Calgary in 1980. Their early years in Calgary were mediocre before they finally broke through in the 1985/86 season with their first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens.

Three years later, the Calgary Flames would have their best season yet, winning 54 games and securing another trip to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they took revenge on the Canadiens and beat them 4–2.

The Flames would stay solid for most of the next decade before a dim 7-year playoff drought between 1997 and 2003. In 2004, the Flames turned things around and reached another Stanley Cup Finals, which they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning. This marked the beginning of the Jarome Iginla era, during which the team was brought back into playoff contention but did not win any Stanley Cups.

The Flames went on another playoff drought between 2010 and 2014 but bounced back in the last several years. In 2021/22, the Flames won 51 regular season games, which marked their second-highest win total since the season in which they won the Stanley Cup. However, the team fell short in the playoffs, losing in the second round to division rivals, the Edmonton Oilers.

How to Find Calgary Flames Betting Odds and Place a Bet

Are you ready to place a bet on the Calgary Flames online? Here’s how it’s done:

1. Choose an NHL betting site based on your preferences (quality odds, user experience, mobile compatibility, bonuses, etc.).
2. Complete a two-minute registration by sharing a few details about yourself. Remember that you must be at least 18 years old to bet online.
3. Deposit and claim the welcome offer, which may be a deposit match or a free bet.
4. Choose NHL from the list of sports and leagues and find the next Flames game. If you wish to bet on the Flames’ futures, there will usually be a separate tab for that.
5. Click on the bet and see it appear on your betting slip. Add more bets if you wish, and once you’re done, just input the stake and confirm the wager.

FAQ

What are the odds of the Calgary Flames winning the Stanley Cup?

The current odds for the Flames to go all the way are +1900 (20.00).

What are the odds for the Calgary Flames to win the Western Conference?

The Flames have odds of +900 to win the Western Conference.

Will the Calgary Flames make the 2023 NHL playoffs?

The Calgary Flames will likely make the 2023 NHL playoffs. The odds of them getting in are -360 (1.28), while the odds of them not qualifying sit at +250 (3.50).