The Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3) visit the Calgary Flames (4-9-2) in Friday-night action north of the border. The contest at Scotiabank Saddledome is slated for a 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+) opening faceoff. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

Season series: First meeting; Calgary swept 3-0 in 2024-25

Chicago is finishing off a 5-game western road swing that had seen the club lose 3 straight (0-2-1) before notching a 5-2 (Over 6) triumph at the -148 Vancouver Canucks Wednesday. All 7 goals in Wednesday’s tilt were scored in the third period.

The Flames won 5-1 (push 6) as a -114 home favorite over the Columbus Blue Jackets in their last game, which was also Wednesday. Watch the NHL on Fubo

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