The Calgary Flames welcome the Boston Bruins to Scotiabank Saddledome tonight.
Boston has lost each of its past five games, and my Bruins vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks expect this trend to continue.
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Bruins vs Flames prediction
Bruins vs Flames best bet: Flames moneyline (-135)
The Boston Bruins enter this contest in poor form, a trend driven by multiple factors. First, they have struggled in all three zones.
This season, Boston ranks 26th in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60), 27th in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60), and 29th in expected goal share. In comparison, the Calgary Flames outrank the Bruins in each of those three analytical categories.
Second, goaltender Jeremy Swayman has struggled behind Boston’s poor two-way play. Swayman has surrendered 3+ goals in four of his past five starts, posting a 1-3-1 record with a fade-worthy .850 SV% and a 3.76 GAA over that stretch.
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Meanwhile, Dustin Wolf is slated to start for Calgary. Trending in the opposite direction, Wolf is 3-2 over his past five starts with a higher save percentage and a lower goals-against average.
Another advantage for the Flames in this matchup is home ice, where they’re 10-5-2 this season. On the other hand, the Bruins carry an 8-10 road record into this contest.
Bruins vs Flames same-game parlay
Mikael Backlund has four goals over his last four games, and I like him to keep that going tonight.
There’s also a strong correlation with Blake Coleman recording an assist, given that he skates alongside Backlund on the third line and has assisted on one of Backlund’s past two goals.
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Bruins vs Flames SGP
Mikael Backlund anytime goalscorer
Blake Coleman Over 0.5 assists
Bruins vs Flames odds
Moneyline: Bruins +110 | Flames -135
Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 (-210) | Flames -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under: Over 6 | Under 6
Bruins vs Flames trend
The Bruins have lost five games in a row. Find more NHL betting trends for Bruins vs. Flames.
How to watch Bruins vs Flames
Location
Scotiabank Saddledom, Calgary, AB
Date
Monday, December 29, 2025
Puck drop
9:00 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet West, NESN
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