At 5-12-3, the Calgary Flames enter this match with the worst record in the National Hockey League. Their 13 points, which are about where the Blackhawks were at this time last year, rank dead last. Being the 32nd-place team is never ideal in November, but that’s where the Flames find themselves after decent expectations coming into the year.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks and the Calgary Flames hit the ice in Western Conference play. Chicago is 9-5-4 overall and 4-2-2 at home. The Blackhawks serve 10.6 penalty minutes per game to rank ninth in NHL play.

Confidence continues to build within the Chicago Blackhawks' dressing room, a movement that's translating to success. The Blackhawks, who host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, are riding a 4-0-1 tear over the past five games and collected points in seven of their last nine.

The Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3) visit the Calgary Flames (4-9-2) in Friday action north of the border. The contest at Scotiabank Saddledome is slated for a 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+) opening faceoff. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.