Panthers vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Mar 20, 2026 , 11:15 AM ET • 3 min read

Parker's prediction: Offensive fireworks will be few and far between in Calgary.

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Match starts: 8 hrs
FLA
58 %
CAL
42 %
EXPERT PICK - TOTAL
u5.5 (+100)
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The Florida Panthers are set to visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight.

My top Panthers vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks are calling for Calgary to show up and keep things low-scoring on Friday, March 20.

Panthers vs Flames prediction

Panthers vs Flames best bet: Under 5.5 (+100)

The Calgary Flames draw the Florida Panthers on the second leg of a back-to-back road set after the Cats topped Edmonton in a Stanley Cup rematch on Thursday.

This sets up as a great schedule spot for Calgary, which has allowed the fourth-fewest goals per game on home ice (2.7). Meanwhile, the Flames have also scored the fewest goals per game overall (2.44).

With Calgary also hitting the Under in 15 of its last 25 games, I’m expecting another low-scoring matchup between these two teams.

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This is a potential letdown spot for a Florida roster that’s also missing multiple key veterans.

On the opposite bench, Calgary has a number of players pushing to establish NHL jobs for next season. The Flames are also a respectable 17-12-4 at home for the season.

Turning to Calgary rookie Matvei Gridin, he’s picked up two or more shots in 11 of his past 15 games. The 2024 first-round selection has made a quick jump to the highest level, and his consistent shot volume has been a spark for the Flames during a tough stretch.

Panthers vs Flames SGP

  • Flames moneyline
  • Under 5.5
  • Matvei Gridin Over 1.5 shots

Panthers vs Flames odds

  • Moneyline: Panthers -110 | Flames -110
  • Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (+220) | Flames +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5,5 (+100)

Panthers vs Flames trend

Calgary has hit the Under in 15 of its last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Panthers vs. Flames.

How to watch Panthers vs Flames

Location Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Date Friday, March 20, 2026
Puck drop 9:00 p.m. ET
TV Sportsnet West

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Neil Parker is, first and foremost, a sports fan. A huge supporter of the Cowboys, Cubs, and Maple Leafs, he has managed to parlay his passion into writing gigs at some of the top websites in the industry.

Neil takes a numbers-based approach to his handicapping and complements his in-depth statistical analysis with a keen eye on the markets to provide the best available odds. He loves to lean on his rolodex of idioms to offset his inner nerd. When it comes to wagering, he throws down on anything that catches his eye at bet365, Betway and BetVictor. He also keeps a close eye on CoolBet because the polar bear brand often has outlier NHL and NFL moneyline prices.

Neil graduated with honors from St. Thomas University in 2007 before completing his BEd at Acadia University in 2010. After teaching a myriad of courses and subjects, he found a groove delivering fun lessons to exceptional learners in non-traditional classroom environments. If his decade-plus teaching run taught him anything about sports betting, it’s to stay the course and use the summer – or offseason – to refresh and prepare to be better in the year to come.

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