Flames vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29 | Rock 101

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

Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday's contest.

The Bruins have put up 31 goals during their last 10 games, while allowing 35 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into seven power-play goals (25.0%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.

Flames vs. Bruins Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Flames 4, Bruins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Flames (-133)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

The Flames have finished 3-4-7 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 16-18-4.
Calgary is 3-4-2 (eight points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
In the eight games this season the Flames scored just one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
Calgary has taken 10 points from the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-5-0 record).
The Flames have scored more than two goals 17 times, and are 11-4-2 in those games (to register 24 points).
In the 10 games when Calgary has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 3-6-1 to register seven points.
When it has outshot opponents, Calgary is 8-10-2 (18 points).
The Flames have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 8-7-2 (18 points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins (20-18-1 overall) have posted a record of 6-1-7 in games that have gone to OT this season.
Boston has earned 14 points (7-6-0) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
This season the Bruins registered only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
Boston has six points (3-6-0) when scoring two goals this season.
The Bruins have scored three or more goals in 25 games, earning 35 points from those contests.
This season, Boston has scored a single 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 have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-9-0 to register 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank	Flames AVG		Bruins AVG	Bruins Rank
28th	2.61	Goals Scored	3.1	14th
14th	2.97	Goals Allowed	3.31	24th
5th	29.7	Shots	26.9	22nd
21st	28.5	Shots Allowed	30.1	28th
32nd	13.33%	Power Play %	25.22%	5th
17th	80.17%	Penalty Kill %	79.59%	20th