Weekly NHL Betting action sees the Calgary Flames<\/strong> taking on the Anaheim Ducks<\/strong> April 30 at Honda Center. Cappers Picks provides free NHL handicapping tips all season long.<\/p>\n The surprising Calgary Flames continue their Cinderella layoff run Thursday night when they open a series in Anaheim against the top seeded Ducks.<\/p>\n Game 1<\/strong> Click here to view today’s… NHL Matchup Angles<\/a> | NHL Insider Gambling Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Both teams looked impressive in their first round series \u2013 the Flames handled the Canucks and the Ducks swept the Jets. The Flames haven\u2019t won in Anaheim in their last 20 attempts but you can throw all the stats out the window \u2013 this is a different stage and the Flames are a different animal right now.<\/p>\n Resiliency has been a word that has been tossed around heavily when describing the Calgary Flames and rightfully so. Calgary is simply finding a way to get it done! They will have to conjure up something special to win in a building in which they haven\u2019t posted victory since January, 2004 however.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=64160&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n And why not? The Flames will enter Game 1 with a ton of confidence and with their top line peeking as we hit the second round. Jiri Hudler had three goals against Vancouver, Sean Monahan had two and Johnny Gaudreau had two as well – that line scored seven of its 18 goals in six games against the Canucks and had 17 points in the first round.<\/p>\n The young talent \u2013 Sam Bennett and Michael Ferland also played extremely well against Vancouver \u2013 they didn\u2019t seem to be bothered by the added pressure of the playoffs and could be X-factors against Anaheim.<\/p>\n And then there is Jonas Hiller who will have some added motivation playing against the club that let him go prior to this season. Hiller was just 1-2-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .889 save percentage in four games against his former club but was terrific against the Canucks outside of an unflattering Game 6 appearance.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=16&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n He had a 1.84 goals-against average and .942 save percentage in the first five games against the Canucks before melting down in Game 6 and getting pulled.<\/p>\n Defensively the Flames seem to have the horses to make life miserable for Anaheim.<\/p>\n Chris Russell, Dennis Wideman, TJ Brodie, Deryk Engelland, David Schlemko and Corey Potter were terrific against Vancouver and look to be ready for the challenges that the Ducks will throw at them. Not only did Calgary block a ton of shots against Vancouver, they held Vancouver\u2019s top guys in check and they even played very well in the offensive zone.<\/p>\n The Anaheim Ducks have been off a full week and have only played eight games in April \u2013 rust could certainly be a bit of a factor in Game 1. Offensively the Ducks have the better talent and they have the experience.<\/p>\n Corey Perry had goals three and seven points in Round 1 while center Ryan Getzlaf had four points and a plus-3 rating while averaging 22:26 of ice time per game, second among all forwards. Ryan Kesler, Jakob Silfverberg, Andrew Cogliano and Kyle Palmieri were all effective as well.<\/p>\n The Ducks goaltending situation was a huge question mark before the playoff started and although Frederik Andersen passed the test, he didn\u2019t really do so with flying colors. He posted a 2.20 GAA and .924 save percentage \u2013 decent numbers in four games but not exactly show-stopping.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=64161&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n The Flames will be coming \u2013 you can bet that Andersen and the largely unheralded Ducks defense will be tested in Game 1.<\/p>\n \u2022 CAL are 20-6 in their last 26 vs. Pacific. The Anaheim Ducks are overwhelming favorites to take Game 1 and rightfully so \u2013 they have won 20 straight games at home versus Calgary. But this is a different Calgary team, armed with a couple of rookie weapons that don\u2019t seem to be phased by the rigors of playoff hockey.<\/p>\n I think goals will be scored in this game \u2013 the Over \u2013 5 \u00bd goals is the play here. Calgary allowed 21 goals in five regular season games against Anaheim and the Flames have scored 15 goals in their last four games.<\/p>\n Rust will also be a factor for the Ducks. 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Daily NHL Hockey Odds<\/h3>\n
\n Calgary<\/a> (49-32-4-3) at Anaheim<\/a> (55-24-2-5)<\/strong>
\n When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, April 30, 2015<\/strong>
\n Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California<\/strong>
\n Broadcast: TVA, NBCSN, SN<\/strong>
\nFlames NHL Betting Odds: +1\u00bd -190 +168<\/strong>
\nDucks NHL Betting Odds: -1\u00bd +165 -187<\/strong>
\nNHL Over Under Betting Odds: Under 5\u00bd -131<\/strong>
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\n\u2022 Under is 6-2-1 in CAL last 9 vs. Pacific.
\n\u2022 Under is 7-3-1 in CAL last 11 overall.
\n\u2022 ANA are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Pacific.
\n\u2022 ANA are 41-20 in their last 61 overall.
\n\u2022 ANA are 61-30 in their last 91 home games.
\n\u2022 CAL are 2-28-3 in the last 33 meetings in Anaheim.
\n\u2022 Home team is 41-11-1 in the last 53 meetings.<\/p>\nNHL Betting 4* Free Play<\/h3>\n