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Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Prediction NHL Picks 10/26/24
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Calgary Flames (5-1-1) vs Winnipeg Jets (7-0)
October 26, 2024 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +120 / Winnipeg Jets -145 — Over/Under: 6
The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames meet Saturday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Here’s a Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Prediction. This article will include a Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Pick.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Blues and Kraken, and they play the Maple Leafs and Red Wings next. The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 4.43 goals per game and are scoring on 42.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 5 goals, Neal Pionk has 7 assists and Kyle Connor has 24 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 1.86 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 10 goals on 166 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 3 goals on 42 shots.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Penguins, lost to the Hurricanes, and they play the Golden Knights and Utah Hockey Club next. The Calgary Flames are averaging 3.57 goals per game and are scoring 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Hunberdeau leads Calgary with 4 goals, Rasmussen Andersson has 6 assists and Nazem Kadri has 27 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.71 goals per game and are killing 75 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 7 goals on 110 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 11 goals on 115 shots.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Flames’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Jets have won the second period in six of their last seven road games.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last five Saturday night home games.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Western Conference opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in seven of the Flames’ last eight games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames are one of only four teams to win multiple games when trailing by 2 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Calgary Flames rank T5th in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (4.43).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Prediction
The Calgary Flames have played well enough this season to deserve a look in the underdog role, but it’s the Jets who have been flawless up to this point. The Jets have won all 7 games this season and have made a $100 bettor more than $500 on the season. No team has earned bettors more money than the Jets. Firing on all cylinders, it’s hard to step in front of the Jets right now. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Give me the Jets and a reasonable price.Â
