Blackhawks vs Flames NHL Handicapping

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The Chicago Blackhawks and the Calgary Flames will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blackhawks listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Flames, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 8-4 loser as they battled the Oilers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +145 were rewarded, while the 12 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Calgary, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Red Wings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -132 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Calgary:
Team record: 23-22-6 SU, ATS 
Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games 
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games at home
is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago:
Team record: 29-16-7 SU, ATS 
Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Calgary
is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games 

When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Edmonton are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

Next up:
Chicago at Colorado, Tuesday, February 7
Calgary at Anaheim, Monday, February 6