Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames NHL Predictions
2024-12-12 • Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames 3 - 8 Tampa Bay Lightning
🚨 Upset Loss (54% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CGY: 53.8%
TBL: 46.2%
Expected Goals
CGY: 2.99
TBL: 3.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 47%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CGY at home vs TBL: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | CGY 4 - 3 TBL | CGY | CGY |
| 2025-11-26 | TBL 5 - 1 CGY | TBL | TBL |
| 2025-02-27 | TBL 3 - 0 CGY | TBL | TBL |
| 2024-12-12 | CGY 3 - 8 TBL | TBL | CGY |
| 2024-03-07 | TBL 3 - 6 CGY | CGY | TBL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CGY | 12 | 0 | 0.40 |
| 1 | TBL | 14 | 1 | 0.85 |
| 2 | CGY | 12 | 0 | 0.50 |
| 2 | TBL | 12 | 2 | 1.59 |
| 3 | CGY | 10 | 1 | 0.53 |
| 3 | TBL | 14 | 1 | 1.13 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Calgary Flames 3 - 8 Tampa Bay Lightning
Expected: 3.0 - 3.2
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