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Golden Knights vs Flames Prediction

NHL · 16 Oct 2026 · 02:00 UTC · Result: Won (6–2)

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Oct 16 · 2:00 AM UTC
Golden KnightsVSFlames
Moneyline
Golden Knights to Win
ODDS
1.56
Bookie: 64%
🔒 Confidence & value ratingsStarter+
AI ANALYSIS

"Vegas is the logical favourite, and the price looks fair. The independent model (62.1% home) matches the market's 62.1%, so there is no model gap to exploit. Vegas is 6-2-0 and has scored 30 goals in eight games. Calgary is 1-5-0, with 12 goals for and 29 against in six games. Calgary's first win came against Anaheim on Oct 14, so the Flames are on the second night of a back-to-back, and that is already priced in. Both teams have injuries. Vegas is without Victor Olofsson (long-term IR) and Parker Wotherspoon (upper body), plus Lukas Cormier on IR. Calgary is without Jonathan Huberdeau (hip, IR) and Samuel Honzek (lower body). Vegas is close to full strength, and Calgary's forward group is thin. The market already reflects these absences and the gap in form. The three-way market leaves roughly 19% for a draw after regulation, which is normal for the NHL. I see no value either way: Vegas is the most likely outcome, but the price is not mispriced."

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Golden Knights host Flames in the NHL on 16 Oct 2026, kick-off 02:00 UTC. Recent form: Golden Knights W-L-W-W-L (3W 2L); Flames W-L-L-L-L (1W 4L).

Vantip's record in NHL

  • NHL: 70 wins, 40 losses (64% win rate, voids excluded).
  • Moneyline market across all NHL: 70 wins, 40 losses (64% win rate).

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Form & Head-to-Head
Golden Knights
LWWWL
Flames
WLWLL
Golden Knights — last 5
21 OctGolden Knights2 - 6Lightning
18 OctGolden Knights6 - 2Penguins
16 OctGolden Knights6 - 2Flames
14 OctPredators2 - 5Golden Knights
13 OctWild4 - 2Golden Knights
Flames — last 5
19 OctFlames3 - 2Hurricanes
16 OctGolden Knights6 - 2Flames
14 OctDucks2 - 4Flames
11 OctFlames2 - 4Ducks
11 AprKraken4 - 1Flames
Head-to-head — last 5
16 OctGolden Knights6 - 2Flames
19 OctGolden Knights6 - 1Flames
15 OctFlames2 - 4Golden Knights
16 AprFlames5 - 4Golden Knights
06 AprFlames2 - 3Golden Knights
Form data via Highlightly. Recent results only; not a prediction.

AI Match Analysis

Vegas is the logical favourite, and the price looks fair. The independent model (62.1% home) matches the market's 62.1%, so there is no model gap to exploit. Vegas is 6-2-0 and has scored 30 goals in eight games. Calgary is 1-5-0, with 12 goals for and 29 against in six games. Calgary's first win came against Anaheim on Oct 14, so the Flames are on the second night of a back-to-back, and that is already priced in. Both teams have injuries. Vegas is without Victor Olofsson (long-term IR) and Parker Wotherspoon (upper body), plus Lukas Cormier on IR. Calgary is without Jonathan Huberdeau (hip, IR) and Samuel Honzek (lower body). Vegas is close to full strength, and Calgary's forward group is thin. The market already reflects these absences and the gap in form. The three-way market leaves roughly 19% for a draw after regulation, which is normal for the NHL. I see no value either way: Vegas is the most likely outcome, but the price is not mispriced.

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