March 07, 2026 4:14 AM EST

NHL: Calgary Flames vs. Washington Capitals 3/9/2026

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The Washington Capitals are heavy 66.9 percent favorites over the Calgary Flames. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 30 shots for the Flames. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 93.4% compared to the Flames goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Dustin Wolf 25, Logan Thompson 28 SHOTS: Nazem Kadri 3.6, Alex Ovechkin 3.5 GOALS: Nazem Kadri 0.27, Alex Ovechkin 0.44 PTS: Nazem Kadri has a 38% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Alexei Protas has a 39% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals

Calgary FlamesRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road9-21, 30% -955Record at Home19-13, 59% 130Washington Capitals
VS Washington Capitals0-1, 0% -100VS Calgary Flames1-0, 100% 107Washington Capitals
vs Team .500 or Better13-15, 46% -183vs Team .500 or Better15-19, 44% -577Calgary Flames
Record As Road Underdog9-21, 30% -955Record As Home Favorite17-12, 59% 3Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off21-31, 40% -2395After 1 or More Days Off28-23, 55% -2862Calgary Flames

PAST 30 DAYS

Calgary FlamesRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road1-2, 33% -93Record at Home3-0, 100% 211Washington Capitals
VS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesVS Calgary Flames0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better1-1, 50% 7vs Team .500 or Better2-1, 67% 49Washington Capitals
Record As Road Underdog1-2, 33% -93Record As Home Favorite3-0, 100% 211Washington Capitals
After 1 or More Days Off1-1, 50% +7After 1 or More Days Off3-0, 100% -211Calgary Flames

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Calgary FlamesRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD16-14, 53% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME20-10, 67% OverN/A
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS0-3, 0% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-0, 100% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON9-17, 35% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home23-20, 53% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road28-19, 60% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Calgary Flames Road Games: 16-14, 53% +34 Washington Capitals Home Games: 18-14, 56% +101 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 1-2, 33% -143 Washington Capitals Home Games: 3-0, 100% +211

MONEY LINE - Calgary Flames Road Games: 19-11, 63% +68 Washington Capitals Home Games: 19-13, 59% 121 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 1-2, 33% -143 Washington Capitals Home Games: 3-0, 100% +211

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Calgary Flames Road Games: 14-16, 47% -326 Washington Capitals Home Games: 18-14, 56% + 238 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 3-0, 100% + 273 Washington Capitals Home Games: 2-1, 67% + 82

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