Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Picks and Prediction for Sunday January 25 2026
Use Code WWWC The Anaheim Ducks travel north on Sunday, January 25, 2026, to face the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM, with television coverage available on ESPN+, KCOP, and Victory+ Sports Network. This matchup is expected to be tightly contested, with Anaheim listed at -105 on the moneyline and Calgary slightly favored at -115. The total is set at 6.5 goals, with the Over priced at -105 and the Under at -115. On the puck line, Anaheim +1.5 is heavily juiced at -258, while Calgary -1.5 pays +210. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily NHL betting insight and in-depth analysis.
Ducks Flying High On A West Coast Surge
Anaheim enters Sunday night with a 27-21-3 overall record and a 12-13-2 mark on the road. The Ducks are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, having recently won over the Kraken, Avalanche in a shootout, Rangers, Kings in overtime, and Kings again in a shootout. That five-game winning streak has come against quality competition and shows a team playing with confidence, composure, and belief away from home.
From a statistical perspective, Anaheim has leaned heavily on offense to fuel this run. The Ducks are averaging 3.20 goals per game while allowing 3.49, numbers that often lead to high-scoring contests. Shot metrics have been solid, with Anaheim generating just over 30 shots per game while allowing 28.7 shots against. That willingness to push pace and trade chances has worked well during their recent stretch, particularly when their goaltending has been timely rather than dominant.
One area where Anaheim has shown improvement is in late-game execution. While their power play remains below league average at 16.9%, the Ducks have found ways to score at even strength and capitalize in shootout and overtime situations. Their penalty kill sits at 78.1%, which is serviceable but not elite. However, Anaheim’s ability to roll multiple scoring lines and maintain pressure has allowed them to overcome special teams inconsistencies during this winning streak.
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Flames Searching For Stability At Home
Calgary comes into this matchup with a 21-25-5 overall record but a respectable 13-9-3 mark at home. The Flames have struggled recently, having recently lost to the Capitals, Penguins, and Devils in overtime, while picking up wins over the Islanders and Blackhawks. That uneven stretch reflects a team that competes hard but has difficulty closing games, especially against opponents playing with momentum.
Statistically, Calgary has been more defense-oriented this season. The Flames are averaging just 2.49 goals per game while allowing 2.94, often relying on structure and goaltending to keep games close. Shot production has been average at 28.7 shots per game, while defensively they are allowing just over 29 shots against, numbers that suggest Calgary often plays in tight, low-margin situations.
Special teams have been a mixed bag for the Flames. Their power play has struggled mightily at 15.3%, limiting their ability to punish opponents when opportunities arise. However, the penalty kill has been strong at 83.4%, helping Calgary stay competitive even when they spend time defending. At home, the Flames tend to slow the pace and force opponents into grinding games, which has been their most reliable path to success this season.
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Pick
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Pick
- Pick: Anaheim Ducks -105 (Moneyline)
Anaheim enters this matchup playing with far more momentum and confidence than Calgary. The Ducks have shown they can win tight games, handle hostile environments, and close out contests in overtime or shootouts. Calgary’s struggles generating offense, particularly on the power play, make it difficult to trust them against a Ducks team that is currently thriving in high-pressure moments.
Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Total Pick
- Pick: Under 6.5
I am taking the Under in this matchup because Calgary consistently pulls games into slower, more controlled environments at home. While Anaheim has been scoring at a strong rate, the Flames’ defensive structure and reliable penalty kill should limit wide-open chances. With Calgary struggling offensively and Anaheim likely adjusting to a more conservative pace, this game sets up as a lower-scoring affair despite the 6.5 total.
Final Score Prediction: Anaheim Ducks 3, Calgary Flames 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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