In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 26th at the Scotiabank Saddeldome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 5-1-1 this season after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Calgary cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2 in the third, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Flames were outshot by a total of 43-32, won 41.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Huberdeau and Bean, while Vladar stopped 39 out of 42 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Flames defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-3 but lost to Seattle by a score of 2-1 before that. Calgary has scored 3.57 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Andersson has led Calgary with three goals, six assists, and 10 shots on goal, while Dustin Wolf is 3-0-0 with a 2.30 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 7-0-0 this year after they defeated Seattle in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed the Kraken to tie the game, before winning in overtime. The Jets outshot Seattle by a total of 36-32, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Ehlers, Niederreiter (2), and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Jets defeated St. Louis by a score of 3-2 and Pittsburgh by a score of 6-3, and they have started the season with seven straight wins. Winnipeg has scored 4.43 goals per game and they have allowed 1.86 goals against per game, while also going 42.1% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with five goals, five assists, and 20 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 6-0-0 with a 1.66 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage.
Why the Flames will beat the Jets
- The Flames have won five of their last six games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Jets have lost each of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the Jets’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last seven road games following an overtime win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flames’ last six games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Jets’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last five Saturday home games.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in seven of the Flames’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Neal Pionk has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 12 games as favorites.
Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this game looking for their eighth straight win to start the season, but they were fortunate to get by Seattle after blowing a 3-1 lead in their last game. The Jets have been great on both ends of the ice and they are allowing fewer than two goals per game. Calgary has also started the season playing very well, but they have lost two of their last three games. The Jets look like the best team in the NHL right now, but I think this is going to be a tough game for them. Take Calgary at home.