Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames Prediction: Expect a Total Over

Prediction for the NHL Arizona Coyotes vs Calgary Flames match, which will take place on March 15. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Arizona is an eternal underdog in the NHL and has been out of the cup battle for a long time. This regular season is no exception, as the Coyotes are among the worst clubs in the league. They've been on pace for three wins and two overtime losses in their last five games. Alas, even that surge has not affected the ambitions of the team, which remain in 13th place in the Western Conference standings.

The current regular season is also not going well for Calgary, which is much stronger in terms of roster, but still fails to make the playoffs. In that case, the situation does not look hopeless yet, as with a half-dozen games to go before the end of the first part of the season, they are only six points behind the coveted top eight, so there is still a chance to rebound. The Red and Yellow had a disappointing stretch in February and March, losing five straight games, but they're slowly climbing back up the pace now. The Canadiens won three times in their last four games, losing only to Anaheim 1:3.

Arizona now suddenly had a good run, which allowed them not to lose in the main time for five games in a row, but now there is a high probability of stopping this series. The problem is that their opponent, Calgary, is much more motivated in the standings as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. Moreover, the statistics of personal meetings also speak in favor of the Flames, as they left behind the last seven meetings in a row, and each time they managed to get a positive result in three periods. Now we should bet on Calgary to win.

Arizona has lost all tournament motivation, so now quietly plays the season, enjoying the hockey. The Coyotes don't shy away from attacking a lot, although that often leads to problems on defense. They scored 71 goals in their last 10 games (7.10 goals-against average). Calgary, the favorite of the upcoming battle, is unlikely to go into deep defense. Hence, the best option for the prediction seems to be a total over 6.5, and separately it is worth looking at the bet on the total over 0.5 points of Dillon Dube.