Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Prediction, Sunday, March 1, 2026
The Calgary Flames face the Anaheim Ducks with both teams on opposite ends of the standings this season. The Flames are 24-28-6 and with only three wins in their last 10 games, they are poised to sell at the trade deadline ahead. The Ducks have a 32-23-3 record, and with four consecutive wins, they sit in second place in the Pacific Division and might add a star player or two at the trade deadline. Who will win this game? Check out our Flames vs Ducks prediction!
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Calgary hopes offense improves
The Flames are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.53 goals per game. Nazem Kadri and Mikael Backlund have scored 25 goals and 51 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only seven skaters have 11 goals or more, and none have 15 goals, so opponents can eliminate the hapless offense.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing only 2.95 goals per game. Kevin Bahl and Yan Kuznetsov have combined for 5.4 defensive point shares while Joel Hanley and MacKenzie Weegar have combined for 3.3 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Devin Cooley has stepped up lately, allowing only 11 goals in the last five games.
Key injury report for Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau is on injured reserve.
Ducks are led by a great offense
The Ducks are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.28 goals per game with 14 goals in the last four games. Cutter Gauthier and Leo Carlsson have scored 46 goals and 52 assists while Beckett Sennecke and Troy Terry have combined for 32 goals and 61 assists to add depth to the forward unit and make the offense tough to stop.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.52 goals per game. Jackson LaCombe and Olen Zellweger have combined for 4.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Lukas Dostal has played poorly lately, allowing nine goals in his last two starts. 
Key injury report for Ducks
- Frank Vatrano is on injured reserve.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nick Parsons | +4,844.00 |
| 2 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,761.00 |
| 3 |  Ricky Tran | +4,179.00 |
| 4 |  Rocky Atkinson | +3,950.00 |
| 5 |  The Gold Sheet | +2,955.00 |
Flames vs Ducks Pick
Money Line Pick For Flames vs Ducks
- Ducks (-170) (4 units)
The Ducks are on a hot streak and I see them taking over this game on both ends of the ice. The Ducks, who average 3.28 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and finding open shots with quick passes. The Ducks should limit the Flames offense, which averages only 2.53 goals per game, with Jackson LaCombe, Olen Zellweger, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Lukas Dostal to make plenty of big saves. The Ducks should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Ducks money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Flames vs Ducks
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
The Ducks are led by an exceptional offense, and I see this game being a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Flames should create plenty of scoring chances against the Ducks, who allow 3.52 goals per game, with Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Ducks, who have scored 14 goals in the last four games, should run up the score with Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement to overwhelm the Flames defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
The Flames face the Ducks with both teams on opposite ends of the Pacific Division ahead of the trade deadline.
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