By the numbers, Calgary should beat the Coyotes on Wednesday, but the 4-6 Flames are struggling, barely over .500 on the road, and 0-5 in recent games against sub-par teams. The Coyotes have been surprisingly good at home and winners of 3 of 4 games. Arizona has been very competitive in most games lately; 7 of 8 contests have been decided by one goal with 6 going to OT. The Flames have also had 5 of 6 one goal games.
Both Markstrom and Vejmelka had rough outings in their last appearances but the Coyotes' net-minder has been the steadier of the two, and has held the Coyotes in many games this season. The Flames can't seem to hold a lead. The Coyotes have beaten both Nashville and the Lightning recently. I am wagering on them winning or keeping it close on Wednesday. Take Arizona on the puck line at +1 1/2.