Calgary Flames (34-35-5) vs. Winnipeg Jets (45-24-6)
April 4, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Winnipeg Jets -164 / Calgary Flames +133; Over/Under: +6
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In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Jets betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Thursday, April 4th at the Canada Life Centre. We will take a look at:
-The Calgary Flames recent form and recent player performance
-The Winnipeg Jets recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Flames vs Jets.
Flames Look to Bounce Back
The Flames have been inconsistent this season, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Andrei Kuzmenko had a strong game, scoring two goals, but it was really the goaltending that set them back. The Flames are averaging 3.07 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.23 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league, while the defnese is ranked 21st. Nazem Kadri had a strong season, putting up 24 goals and adding 41 assists so far this season.
Jets Look to Build on Last Game
The Jets in the last game faced off against the Los Angeles Kings, and it was a victory. The Jets scored four goals against the Los Angeles Kings and that was enough for the victory. Cole Perfetti had a strong game, putting up two goals. The Jets are averaging 3.04 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.48 goals per game The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. Mark Sceifele scored 23 goals and added 42 assists so far this season. The Jets will take on the Wild after this one.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Flames and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 11 games between the Flames and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 10 of the Jets’ last 11 games.
- The underdogs have won the third period in each of the last four games between the Flames and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Flames’ last five games at Canada Life Centre.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last 11 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The underdogs have won the third period in each of the Flames’ last four games at Canada Life Centre.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Flames vs Jets Betting Prediction
This game is going to comedown to defense, and the better defensive team is the Jets. The Jets are giving up only 2.48 goals per game and that is going to be the difference here. The Flames’ offense is going to have some major issues getting going, and it’s going to be the Flames that are going to get the job done here. Back the Jets on the money line to pull out the key victory.
