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Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Predictions – Saturday, January 10, 2026
The Calgary Flames head to Pittsburgh on Saturday, January 10, 2026, trying to stop the bleeding against a Penguins team that’s suddenly playing like it expects to win every night. Pittsburgh has won six straight and it has not been squeaky. Since the holiday break, they’ve been piling up goals and keeping opponents quiet, which is usually the combination that makes markets adjust fast.
Calgary is on the opposite track. Four straight losses, three straight games with just one goal, and now the road has to feel a little heavy. The Flames are near the bottom of the league overall, their power play has been a problem all season, and their road record has been rough.
Start time and broadcast details were not included with this draft, but the betting setup is clear. This is a hot team at home against a slumping team that has not been scoring enough to survive mistakes.
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Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated prices and shop numbers throughout the day using the latest NHL odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | +130 | +1.5 (-192) | O 6.5 (+105) / U 6.5 (-125) |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | -155 | -1.5 (+160) | O 6.5 (+105) / U 6.5 (-125) |
Calgary Flames Betting Form
Calgary’s current stretch is hard to sugarcoat. They’ve dropped four straight and they’ve only scored once in three consecutive games. When that happens, you stop handicapping “how do they win” and start handicapping “how do they stay close.” That’s why puck line angles usually become more relevant than moneyline dog shots for a team in this kind of drought.
The power play is the other anchor. A struggling offense can still survive if special teams can steal one goal a night, but Calgary has not had that. Add the road context, and it becomes a thin profile. If they fall behind early, they don’t have a great way to chase, because their comeback style isn’t built on quick strikes.
There’s also a key availability note with Blake Coleman leaving the last game and his status uncertain. That matters because Calgary needs every responsible forward it can dress right now, both for matchup minutes and for any chance of secondary scoring. Monitor the Calgary Flames injury report before puck drop. For recent results and road splits, the Calgary Flames stats and results page is the quick check.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Form
Pittsburgh’s win streak is not just “they’re getting bounces.” They’ve outscored opponents 29-13 during this six-game run, and that kind of margin usually tells you the process is working. They’re getting scoring, they’re getting saves, and they’re not turning games into survival mode in the third period.
Evgeni Malkin returning and scoring right away is a big deal for how this team stacks lines, especially at home. And Sidney Crosby is on an eight-game point streak, so even if one unit has a quieter night, the Penguins still have multiple ways to create offense. Erik Karlsson’s recent run of production at home matters too, because it adds another layer to a team that already wants to push pace when it gets comfortable.
This is the section where I always pause for a second and remind myself not to overreact to a heater. But the thing with Pittsburgh right now is the defensive detail has been real. They’ve allowed one goal in each of the last three games, and that’s not a coincidence if it keeps happening. Monitor the Pittsburgh Penguins injury report before puck drop. For home splits and recent game logs, the Pittsburgh Penguins schedule and stats page helps.
Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is about whether Calgary can keep the game from opening up. The Flames’ best chance is to make it low event, stay out of the box, and try to drag Pittsburgh into a tighter second period where one bounce can change the mood. The problem is Pittsburgh has been comfortable playing both ways. If the Penguins get the first goal, they don’t have to chase. They can sit in their structure and wait for Calgary to make the next mistake.
Special teams are a swing point, and it leans Pittsburgh by default right now because Calgary’s power play has not been converting. If you’re betting the underdog, you’re basically betting on an even-strength game where Calgary can hang around and keep it within one. If you’re betting the favorite, you’re betting that pressure eventually forces penalties or breakdowns, and then the game tilts.
The other angle is workload. Calgary’s goalie has been starting a lot, and even if he plays well early, tired teams tend to sag late on the road. Pittsburgh has been very good at taking advantage of that. Not immediately, sometimes it’s a slow squeeze, then a flurry.
If you want a sharper framework for pricing streak games and separating “real form” from “variance,” the NHL betting guide is useful. And if you’re thinking bigger-picture about how contenders and bubble teams get priced as the season moves along, the Stanley Cup betting guide adds context that helps explain why certain teams carry a tax even when they’re not perfect.
Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Pittsburgh on the moneyline. The Penguins are playing with confidence, they’re finishing chances, and they’re not giving teams much for free right now. Calgary can battle, sure, but battling is not enough when you’re scoring one goal a night and your power play isn’t bailing you out.
The puck line conversation depends entirely on the price once you see it. Pittsburgh has been winning by margin during this run, so it’s tempting, but NHL backdoors are real, and Calgary’s best way to cover is simply hanging around in a 2-1 or 3-2 type game. If you’re considering the total, it’s also number-driven. Calgary’s scoring drought points Under, but Pittsburgh’s offense has been hot enough to do a lot of the work by itself. That’s where the posted line matters.
If I’m picking one position without forcing it, I’ll take the simpler side. Pittsburgh is the steadier team in the better spot, and Calgary has not shown enough finishing to punish a favorite when opportunities show up.
Best Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins moneyline
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