Minnesota Wild (43-29-7) vs. Calgary Flames (37-27-14)
April 11, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames 110 / Minnesota Wild -130; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 11, at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild (43-29-7, 39-40 ATS) responded to a four-game losing skid with a pair of victories over the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks, both in overtime. Those four points were crucial in Minnesota’s quest for one of the Wild Card places in the Western Conference. The Wild are level with the Blues at 93 points, and if the season ends now, they will face the Golden Knights in the first round.
The Wild score 2.75 goals per game on average (26th), while they concede 2.89 GPG (14th). This season, Matt Boldy leads the team with 71 points (26 G and 45 A). Marco Rossi has 60 points (24 G and 36 A), while Kirill Kaprizov chips in with 55 points (25 G and 30 A).
Filip Gustavsson (30-18-6) is expected to start for the Wild at the goal on Friday against the Flames. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.54 goals per game this year with a .915 SV% and five shutouts.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (37-27-14, 39-39 ATS) lost five of the previous eight games, and this weak form came at a bad moment for them. The Flames are five points behind the Blues and Wild, who currently occupy Wild Card places in the West, so if they want to stay alive in the playoff race, they must beat Minnesota on Friday. Calgary returned home from a two-game road trip, on which it defeated the Sharks and lost to the Ducks.
The Flames average 2.59 goals per game this year (31st), while they allow 2.91 GPG (15th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 61 points (31 G and 30 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 59 points (28 G and 31 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 45 points (7 G and 38 A).
Dustin Wolf (26-16-8) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Friday against the Wild. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.64 goals per game this year with a .910 SV% and three shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Flames’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Wild’s last five games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Wild’s last four games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last three games between the Wild and Flames.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.65).
- The Calgary Flames rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.82).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 30th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.81).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T4th in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (4).
Flames vs Wild Prediction
The Flames won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last three. After defeating the Wild in two H2Hs this season, the Flames now need to sweep the series to stay alive in the playoff hunt. In case the Wild get two points, they will practically secure the playoffs. I am aware that these two are one of the weakest offenses in the NHL. Still, I expect an entertaining game with a minimum of six goals. I’ll go with Over. Both H2Hs this season went Over.
