Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Flames? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB.
In this Western matchup, the Jets are favored by -1.5 goals against the Flames. The over/under for the game is 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Winnipeg Jets odds
Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Flames are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Jets at 2. These figures have led to Calgary posting a record of 2-1.
- Across their five previous road games, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- Through their last five home games, Calgary has an puck line record of just 0-5. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- The Flames have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Jets struggled vs the puck line going just 0-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Jets are 4th in the Western Conference with 71 points and a record of 33-14-5. In the Central Division, Winnipeg is in 3rd place. Over their last three games, the Jets have won all three, and they come into tonight’s game with a three-game winning streak.
On the road this season, Winnipeg has gone 15-7-3, and as the favorite, they have gone 26-6-3. Against Western Conference opponents, the Jets have gone 19-10 this season.
When looking at their offense, the Jets have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. In terms of the Jets’ offense during power plays, they are 24th in power play goals and 23rd in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 39 games this season. His current record stands at 26-10, and his save percentage is 0.943%.
At home this season, the Flames have gone 12-13-1, and they have dropped their last two games at home. In the Pacific Division, Calgary is in 6th place with a record of 6-7. In the Western Conference, the Flames are 12th with a record of 25-25-5.
Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone 4-6, and they have dropped three straight games. As the underdog this season, the Flames have gone 13-13-3, and they have been the underdog in 29 of their 55 games this year.
For their offensive performance, the Flames come in averaging 3 goals per game this season, which is 15th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. Looking at how the Flames’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 27th in power play goals and 4th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 34 starts this season. His record at this point is 17-15, and his save percentage is 0.887%.
With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.
Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Flames (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- A.J. Greer – Foot – Out
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
- Jakob Pelletier – Upper Body – Questionable
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Morgan Barron – Illness – Questionable
