Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction NHL Picks 11/29/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Calgary

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus

-Recent betting trends in games played between Calgary and Columbus

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Flames and Blue Jackets.

Flames Fell Just Short

The Flames in the last game faced off against the Detroit Red Wings and the offense scored only one goal and they ended up losing 2-1. Dan Vlader had a strong game, saving 25 of the 27 shots that he faced, but it wasn’t enough as the offense didn’t give him goal support. Two games ago against the Ottawa Senators, they ended up losing 4-3. The Flames on the season are averaging 2.56 goals while their defense is giving up 2.69 goals per game. The offense is ranked 26th in the league while their defense is ranked 7th. Rasmus Anderson had a strong game scoring five goals and adding eight assists. 

Blue Jackets Look to Bounce Back

The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back after their last loss. The Blue Jackets scored three goals and that wasn’t enough as the defense gave up four goals. Zach Werenski scored a goal and added an assist. Elvis Merziikins saved 19 of the 23 shots that he faced. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.43 goals while their defense is giving up 3.62 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. Zach Werenksi has scored seven goals and added 15 assists. The Blue Jackets will meet the Blackhawks after this game.

Why the Blue Jackets WIll Beat the Flames

• The Flames have lost eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won seven of the Blue Jackets' last eight games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 10 of the Flames' last 11 games.
• The Blue Jackets have won the third period in each of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.

Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

Give me the home squad here. The Flames offense has been a major issue all season and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.43 goals and their offense is going to really struggle to get their offense going here. Look for the Blue Jackets to get the offense out to a fast start, and they are going to cruise there. Back the Blue Jackets on the money line to cash here.