Neil Parker
• Sports Betting Analyst
Over 16 years of betting experience
Last Updated:
Mar 18, 2026 , 12:20 PM ET
• A 3-minute read
Analyst Parker predicts that rookie forward Matvei Gridin will continue to energize the Flames’ offense.
Image Credit: Reuters Connect. Featuring Calgary Flames rookie forward Matvei Gridin.
Tonight, the Calgary Flames welcome the St. Louis Blues to the Scotiabank Saddledome. Both teams are currently outside the playoff picture and have their sights set on the upcoming 2026–27 season.
First-year player Matvei Gridin has provided a significant boost for Calgary, and he is a central figure in my top Blues vs. Flames predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday, March 18.
Blues vs Flames Forecast
Blues vs Flames best bet: Matvei Gridin Over 0.5 points (+120)
Calgary Flames rookie Matvei Gridin is steadily adjusting to the NHL, having successfully recorded points in four of his last six outings.
Last year, the Russian talent was named to the CHL All-Rookie Team after averaging 1.41 points per game in the QMJHL. He then continued his impressive performance with 30 points in 37 AHL games this season before earning his call-up to the league’s top tier.
Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues have been struggling defensively on the road, allowing an average of 3.39 goals per game away from home and ranking 23rd in expected goals percentage at five-on-five on the highway.
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Blues vs Flames Same-Game Parlay
Calgary holds a solid 16-12-4 record at home. The Flames have also successfully covered the puck line in 16 of their past 25 home contests (+7.50 Units / 17% ROI), contrasting with the Blues’ 12-18-3 road record.
Both teams have recently shown a trend towards the Under. Calgary has the league’s lowest goals-per-game average (2.46), while St. Louis ranks 28th (2.63).
Therefore, I anticipate this evening’s game will be a tightly contested, low-scoring affair.
Blues vs Flames SGP
- Flames +1.5
- Under 5.5
- Matvei Gridin Over 0.5 points
Blues vs Flames Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Blues -125 | Flames +105
- Puck Line: Blues -1.5 (+195) | Flames +1.5 (-240)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-115) | Under 5.5 (-105)
Blues vs Flames Betting Insight
Calgary has consistently covered the puck line in 16 of their last 25 home games, yielding a +7.50 Units / 17% ROI. For more NHL betting trends for Blues vs. Flames, explore our detailed analysis.
How to watch Blues vs Flames
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB |
| Date | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| Game Time | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| Broadcast | FDSN Mountain West, SN1 |
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