The Chicago Blackhawks (19-20-7) host the Calgary Flames (19-23-4) at United Center on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off of a loss. The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-1 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers, while the Flames fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 in their last outing.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Thursday’s game.

The Flames have gone 4-6-0 in the past 10 games, totaling 22 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.7%). They have conceded 30 goals to their opponents.

Blackhawks vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Blackhawks 3, Flames 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-114)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 19-20-7 record overall, with a 4-7-11 record in games that have required overtime.
Chicago is 6-7-4 (16 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
Chicago has taken nine points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (3-5-3 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 25 times, and are 16-5-4 in those games (to register 36 points).
In the 20 games when Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 22 points after finishing 9-7-4.
In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Chicago is 8-4-3 (19 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 11-14-4 (26 points).
Flames Splits and Trends

The Flames have a 4-4-8 record in overtime matchups this season and a 19-23-4 overall record.
Calgary has earned 12 points (5-5-2) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
This season the Flames recorded only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
When Calgary has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned 14 points (7-5-0 record).
The Flames have earned 26 points in their 20 games with at least three goals scored.
Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded nine points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 8-11-2 (18 points).
The Flames have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.

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