Ducks vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - March 26

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The Anaheim Ducks (40-27-4) bring a three-game win streak into a road matchup with the Calgary Flames (30-34-7), who have won four straight, on Thursday, March 26 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

The Flames have put up a 6-4-0 record over their last 10 contests. They have totaled 28 goals while giving up 32 in that time. On the power play, 23 opportunities have resulted in four goals (17.4% conversion rate).

Ducks vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Flames 4, Ducks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (+112)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks (40-27-4 overall) have a 16-4-20 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • Anaheim has 32 points (14-4-4) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the nine times this season the Ducks ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-7-1 record, good for three points.
  • Anaheim has taken nine points from the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-5-1 record).
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals 47 times, and are 35-10-2 in those games (to register 72 points).
  • In the 20 games when Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-2-3 to register 33 points.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Anaheim is 22-13-2 (46 points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Ducks finished 16-11-2 in those matchups (34 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 30-34-7 record this season and are 7-7-14 in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Calgary has earned 24 points (10-6-4) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • In 18 games this season when the Flames finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-15-2).
  • Calgary has 17 points (8-8-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Flames have earned 45 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
  • Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 11-15-3 (25 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents 40 times this season, and earned 40 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
11th 3.27 Goals Scored 2.48 32nd
30th 3.45 Goals Allowed 3.04 14th
3rd 30.3 Shots 28.7 10th
21st 29 Shots Allowed 29.2 23rd
23rd 18.1% Power Play % 16.02% 31st
23rd 78.02% Penalty Kill % 81.28% 9th

Ducks vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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