Saturday NHL Odds, Predictions and Pick – Flames vs Islanders Odds
- The New York Islanders host the Calgary Flames in their home opener on Saturday, November 20th
- The Flames own a 7-2-2 road record, while the Isles went 21-4-3 at home last season
- Read below for odds, predictions and pick for Saturday’s NHL game
The New York Islanders are finally returning home after beginning the season on a 13-game road trip. The Isles host the Flames in their NHL home opener on Saturday, November 20th. Puck drop is 7pm ET.
The Flames are being listed as -103 road underdogs on the NHL betting line. Calgary boasts the best road record in the Western Conference, while the Isles had one of the league’s best home records last season.
Let’s take a look at the Flames vs Islanders odds and offer you our predictions and pick for Saturday’s game.
Flames vs Islanders Odds
| Game Time | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7pm ET | Calgary Flames | +1.5 (-265) | O 5.5 (+115) | -103 |
| November 20th, 2021 | New York Islanders | -1.5 (+205) | U 5.5 (-135) | -120 |
Odds as of November 19th at Barstool
Isles to Debut New Arena
The Islanders will play their first-ever game at UBS Arena against the Flames on Saturday. The Isles said goodbye to Nassau Coliseum at the end of last season and will now play their home games at a $1.1 billion dollar facility on Long Island. It’s one of the only arenas in the world designed specifically for hockey.
First #Isles practice at @UBSArena, a thread 🧵 pic.twitter.com/cxt9Wo5ALn
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) November 18, 2021
While there’s plenty of excitement about the Islanders home opener, the team hasn’t given fans reasons to cheer this season. After reaching the Conference Finals in 2020-21, the Isles have begun the 2021-22 season with a disappointing 5-6-2 record. They’ve lost four straight games following a 6-1 defeat to Florida on Tuesday.
The Isles’ strength remains it’s defense, which ranks 16th in the NHL, allowing 2.92 goals-per-game. The offense is the big concern, as the Isles are only averaging 2.23 goals per game — third-worst in the league.
Their power play is also third-last in the NHL, and it gets worse with news breaking Friday that captain Anders Lee has entered NHL COVID protocol.
Flames Are Road Warriors
Calgary enters Saturday’s action boasting the best road record in the Western Conference. The Flames are 7-2-2 away from Scotiabank Saddledome following a 5-0 blowout win over Buffalo on Thursday.
Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk each had three points, while Jacob Markstrom pitched a 27-save shutout.
5 x 🚨#Flames | @scotiabank pic.twitter.com/xrCgHCDtr4
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 19, 2021
Calgary has had a very impressive start to the 2021-22 NHL season after missing out on the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Flames have been a reliable money-maker in the NHL odds due to a mix of solid offense and defense.
They rank 11th in goals scored per game (3.18), while boasting the NHL’s second-best defense (2.92 GAA).
Two players that have played a key role in Calgary’s success are forward Andrew Mangiapane and goalie Markstrom. Mangiapane leads all NHL players with 11 goals on the road, while Markstrom has posted a shutout in five of his 13 starts. Johnny Gaudreau leads the team in scoring with 19 points in 17 games.
Flames vs Islanders Pick
The Flames hold the matchup advantage in virtually every area against the Islanders. The question is whether returning home can spark this struggling Islanders squad. Taking a look at recent history between the Isles and Flames, we can see that Calgary has had the upper-hand over New York.
Flames vs Islanders Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2019 | NYI 1 – CGY 3 | CGY | CGY | Under |
| 02/20/2019 | CGY 4 – NYI 2 | CGY | CGY | Push |
| 03/11/2018 | CGY 2 – NYI 5 | NYI | NYI | Over |
| 02/11/2018 | NYI 2 – CGY 3 | CGY | NYI | Under |
| 03/05/2017 | CGY 5 – NYI 2 | CGY | CGY | Over |
It’s hard to justify a wager on the Islanders when you consider they’ve been held to two total goals in their last three games. Ilya Sorokin is usually the primary reason to consider playing the Isles, but he’s struggling right now, allowing four goals in back-to-back starts.
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for Flames vs Islanders:
- Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 games
- Islanders are 0-7 in their last 7 games vs a team with a winning record
- Under is 5-0 in Flames last 5 games in New York
With the Flames road success this season, they offer good value on the NHL moneyline in the Isles’ season opener. Markstrom is playing excellent, and the Isles loss of captain Lee is another blow to their offense. Back the Flames as road underdogs in what should be a low-scoring affair Saturday.
Pick: Flames ML (-103), Under 5.5 (-135)
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
