Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 12-3-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 3rd, at Scotiabank Saddledome. 

Blue Jackets Offense Is Hot

The Blue Jackets offense is hot heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago, against the Calgary Flames, they were able to secure a 5-2 victory and in the last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, they were able to secure a 6-3 victory. The Blue Jackets iced the game with three goals in the third period. Damon Severson finished with three assists. The Blue Jackets on the season are averaging 3.61 goals while their defense is giving up 3.52 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. Zach Werenski has scored eight goals and added 18 assists. 

Why the Blue Jackets Will Beat the Flames 

• The underdogs have won each of the Flames’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Flames Are ice-cold

The Flames are ice-cold heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. The Flames faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the last game and they scored two goals while the defense gave up six goals. Nazem Kadri scored a goal and added an assist but the lack of scoring was a big issue. Dan Vlader was in goal and he saved 37 of the 43 shots that he faced. The Flames on the season is averaging 2.52 goals while their defense is giving up 2.92 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. Nazem Kadri has scored eight goals and added seven assists. 

Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

The Flames offense is ice cold right now and that is going to be the difference here. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.61 goals per game and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start. Look for the Blue Jackets to score at least six goals and that will be enough for them to cruise to the victory. Back the Blue Jackets on the money line. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.