The Calgary Flames (1-5-0) and the Vegas Golden Knights (6-2-0) meet Thursday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze NHL odds around the Flames vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
2025-26 season series: Golden Knights won 3-1, including both meetings in Las Vegas, outscoring the Flames 12-4 as the Over cashed in both outings
The Flames (+145) doubled up the Ducks 4-2 in Anaheim Tuesday as the Under (6.5) cashed, picking up their first points of the season. Calgary was the last NHL team to secure their first points of the 2026-27 NHL campaign.
The Golden Knights (-135) routed the Nashville Predators in the Music City, also Tuesday, as the Over (6.5) cashed.
VGK had 5 different goal scorers against the Predators, with C William Karlsson credited with the game-winning goal. The Over is 5-3 this season, including 3-1 at home. Vegas has averaged 3.5 goals per game (GPG) in 4 home games, while allowing 2.5 GPG.
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Flames at Golden Knights odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Flames +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Golden Knights -335 (bet $335 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (+104) | Golden Knights -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +104 | U: -128)
Flames at Golden Knights projected goalies
Dustin Wolf (1-3-0, 4.56 GAA, .839 SV%) vs. Carter Hart (3-2-0, 2.41 GAA, .906 SV%)
Wolf stopped 23 of 25 shots against the Ducks Tuesday to earn his first win of the season. It's been a tough start, but perhaps he'll be able to build some momentum against another quality opponent.
Hart allowed 3 goals on 27 shots in a loss to the Minnesota Wild earlier in the week, but he has been fairly steady in a goaltender tandem with Adin Hill.
Flames at Golden Knights picks and predictions
Prediction
Golden Knights 5, Flames 2
Moneyline
The Golden Knights (-335) will cost you more than 3 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to back such a heavy favorite straight up. Even if you use a boost or promo, and/or include this in a multi-leg parlay, this is not a recommended play.
PASS.
Puck line/Against the spread
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS -1.5 (-130) will still cost you a little bit of juice, but it's a lot more manageable. Again, VGK has outscored the Flames 20-3 in the past 4 home wins, and each victory is by 3+ goals. Back Vegas, and feel confident in doing so.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (+104) is the lean, but roll with a half-unit play at most.
The Over has cashed in 5 consecutive meetings in this series, with the winning side averaging 5.4 GPG in that span. VGK has cashed high in 3 of 4 games at home, too.
The Flames have struggled to score goals, although the offense has picked up the pace lately. But, Calgary has allowed 4+ goals in 5 of 6 outings, conceding 5.8 GPG.
Best prop bet
Golden Knights C JACK EICHEL 2+ POINTS (+112) has been red-hot out of the chute, going for 3 goals and 10 points through 7 outings, and he has done most of his damage at home. He has 2 goals and 7 points in 4 games at T-Mobile Arena. At plus-money, this is a solid option.
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