In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 15th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 5-12-2 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Calgary scored once in the second period and added an empty net goal in the third to seal the shutout win. The Flames out shot San Jose by a total of 36-17, won 62.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman and Honzek, while Wolf stopped all 17 shots in the shutout win.
Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Blues by a score of 3-2 and the Wild by a score of 2-0. The Flames have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 12 points. Calgary has scored 2.05 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 10.9% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with four goals and seven assists, while Mikael Backlund has added three goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 5-10-1 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 10-7-0 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 3-2 after two periods, but allowed three goals in the third for another disappointing loss. The Jets out shot Seattle by a total of 26-18, won 53.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Iafallo, and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 13 out of 17 shots, which was a .765 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Canucks by a score of 5-3, but lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Jets have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 20 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 22.8% on the power play and 84.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 10 goals and 13 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 10 goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 7-6-0 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have won five of their last six games against the Flames.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road loss.
- The Flames have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last seven Saturday night games at Scotiabank Saddledome have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Jets’ last 14 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 14 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games as favorites.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Blake Coleman has scored at least one goal in three of the Flames’ last four home games.
- Rasmus Andersson has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last five home games against the Jets.
- Morgan Frost has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last nine games as favorites.
- Neal Pionk has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.05).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (10.94%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.85%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.76).
Flames vs Jets Prediction
Calgary was able to get a much needed win in their last game against San Jose, but they have still lost three of their last four and are last in the Pacific. The Flames are 3-4-1 at home this year, while the Jets are 5-4-0 on the road. Winnipeg continues to struggle over the last two weeks, but they should be fine here. The Flames are one of the lowest scoring teams in the NHL this year, so I like Winnipeg to win this game by at least two goals. Take the Jets -1.5 here.