Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Picks and Prediction for Friday November 6 2026

Anaheim heads to Calgary on Friday night for an 8 PM ET game against the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Ducks have to play Edmonton on Thursday, so they’ll be on the second night of a back-to-back. Calgary just lost 2-1 in overtime to Seattle on Wednesday, but the Flames have been playing much better hockey lately. This is a pretty interesting matchup because Anaheim has the better offense, while Calgary has been finding ways to win despite not scoring much. I like the Flames at home, but I don’t think this will be easy. Be prepared for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.

Anaheim Ducks Have Been Giving Up Too Many Goals

Anaheim is 7-7-1 heading into Thursday’s game against Edmonton. The Ducks just beat Vancouver 5-4 on Tuesday, and that’s a nice road victory. But giving up four goals to a Canucks team that’s been struggling all season isn’t exactly encouraging. Anaheim has been scoring plenty, but the defense has been making life difficult.

The Ducks have scored 54 goals through 15 games, averaging 3.6 per night. That’s a pretty good offensive number. The problem is they’ve allowed 57, which works out to 3.8 goals against per game. You can win some games playing that way, but it’s hard to build any consistency when you’re giving up nearly four goals every night.

The schedule is what concerns me most about Anaheim. The Ducks have to play Edmonton on Thursday, then travel to Calgary for another game Friday. That’s a tough turnaround, especially against a Flames team that’s been playing better defensively. Anaheim has enough offense to make this interesting, but I wonder how much energy the Ducks will have left in the third period.

Calgary Flames Have Been Playing Better Hockey

Calgary is 7-8-1 after losing 2-1 in overtime to Seattle on Wednesday. That’s a frustrating loss, but the Flames have been playing much better since their ugly 0-5 start. Calgary has gone 7-3-1 over its last 11 games, and that’s a pretty impressive turnaround. The Flames aren’t scoring a ton, but they’ve been finding ways to stay competitive.

Calgary has scored 39 goals through 16 games, averaging 2.44, while allowing 55. That’s 3.44 goals against per night, so the defense hasn’t exactly been perfect. But the Flames have been getting better results lately, and that’s what matters. They just beat San Jose 2-1 on Monday, and they were competitive against Seattle before losing in overtime.

Here’s why I like Calgary in this spot. The Flames are at home, Anaheim is playing on consecutive nights, and Calgary has been finding ways to win close games. The Ducks have more offensive firepower, but they also give up a lot of goals. If Calgary can keep Anaheim from getting comfortable offensively, I think the Flames have a good chance to take advantage of the tired legs.

Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames Picks and Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Calgary Flames

I’m taking Calgary. Anaheim has the better offense, and that’s the part of this matchup that worries me. The Ducks can score four or five if they get rolling. But they’re also allowing 3.8 goals per game, and now they have to play Edmonton on Thursday before traveling to Calgary. The Flames have been playing much better since their 0-5 start, and I think the home ice and rest advantage make the difference. Give me Calgary in a close one.

Total Pick: Under 6.5 Goals

I’ll take the under 6.5 if that’s the posted number. Anaheim has been involved in some high-scoring games, and I know that’s the obvious argument against this pick. But Calgary has been playing tighter games lately, including a 2-1 win over San Jose and a 2-1 overtime loss to Seattle. The Flames don’t want to trade chances with Anaheim. They want to slow things down, keep the Ducks from getting comfortable, and make this a physical game. I think Calgary controls the pace enough to keep the total below seven. Something like 3-2 or 4-2 makes sense.

Final Picks: Calgary Flames Moneyline | Under 6.5 Goals (if available)

Disclaimer: This preview was completed on November 5, 2026, before Anaheim played Edmonton. Betting odds, injuries, team records, and starting goaltenders may change before puck drop.