Calgary Flames - Arizona Coyotes predictions and free betting tips [15/04/2024]

The Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames are set to play tomorrow morning as part of the NHL championship.

Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes, with their current results of 35-40-5 and 75 points, are amidst rumblings of a potential move to Salt Lake City. Despite the uncertain future, the team has shown resilience on the ice, recently winning an overtime match against the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 3:2, and securing four victories in their last 5 matches. The Coyotes have had victories over leaders of the Pacific Division and the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. Clayton Keller stands out in the lineup with 33 goals and 40 assists to his credit, making him the team leader in points.

The team averages 3.05 goals per game, while their defence concedes 3.33 goals per game, indicating a need to bolster their defensive actions. The team's future is expected to be announced before their final match of the season in Tempe, Arizona, with rumours of a team purchase by Ryan Smith, primary owner of the Utah Jazz. These changes in organizational structure and potential relocation could make significant adjustments to the club's future direction.

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have put up figures of 36-38-5 in the current season, earning them 77 points. These results exclude their participation in the play-offs, but it doesn't make the end of the season tense for the team. They have recently returned home after successful outings in California, where they managed to secure two wins out of three. Particularly memorable was their victory over the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 6:3. Nazem Kadri celebrated his 900th league match with a goal and two assists. Despite challenges in the majority of the season, the Flames have improved their play thanks to the acquisitions of Andrei Kuzmenko and Daniil Miromanov, scoring 12 goals in their last eight matches in the majority.

Special attention deserves to be paid to Andrei Kuzmenko, whose presence in the Calgary Flames has significantly improved the team's efficiency. Since moving from Vancouver, Kuzmenko has quickly become a key player. He has noticeably bolstered the Flames' power play, helping the team to score 12 goals in the last 8 games. His latest performance against the Anaheim Ducks was particularly memorable: Kuzmenko scored two goals, landing his second career hat-trick, and had a significant influence on the 6:3 win.

Head to Head

The Calgary Flames have 4 victories in their last 5 meetings with Arizona, while the Coyotes won once.

Match Prediction: Arizona Coyotes - Calgary Flames

I anticipate a high scoring game in this match. Arizona has nothing to lose and they have been playing inspirationally, beating top-tier teams. On the other hand, Calgary has 4 victories in their last 5 matches. My bet is on a total goal count of over 6.