The Calgary Flames visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Thursday, January 15, for an NHL game expected to feature limited offense. Analysts predict a low total of goals in this contest during the Flames' final road trip stop.
The Calgary Flames, struggling offensively with just 11 goals in their first six games of 2026, face the Chicago Blackhawks, who have managed only 17 goals over the same span. Both teams rank poorly in expected goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five, with Calgary sitting 22nd league-wide. The Flames have gone 1-5 since the new year began, allowing 3.83 goals per game, while Chicago has played to the under in six of its past eight contests.
This matchup marks the end of Calgary's five-game road trip, where defense has been key. Experts anticipate few scoring chances at the United Center, recommending the under 5.5 goals bet at +105 odds. Calgary has hit the under in three of its last four games, aligning with Chicago's recent trends.
In player props, Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, who ranks in the 97th percentile for shots on goal among blueliners, is expected to exceed 1.5 shots. He has recorded two or more in six of his past seven games, averaging 23:58 of ice time. Forward Yegor Sharangovich, with a 58.3% shot conversion rate over his previous 10 games, is also projected for over 1.5 shots after a recent dry spell.
Current odds list Chicago as a slight favorite at -115 on the moneyline, with the puck line at Calgary +1.5 (-250) and Chicago -1.5 (+200). The over/under is set at 6 goals, with under at -118.