Blue Jackets vs Flames Prediction 11/5/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 5th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 7-5-0 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Columbus led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last 1:07 for the heartbreaking loss. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 39-22, won 31.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Wood and Mateychuk, while Merzlikins stopped 36 out of 39 shots, which was a .923 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Columbus defeated the Blues by a score of 3-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-3. The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Metro standings with 14 points. Columbus has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with five goals and seven assists, while Zach Werenski has added four goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 3-3-0 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 3-9-2 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Calgary scored the first two goals in the game, but had to really lock down defensively late in the third to seal the win. The Flames out shot Philadelphia by a total of 21-18, won 52.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got both of their goals from Huberdeau, while Wolf stopped 17 out of 18 shots, which was a .944 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Predators by a score of 4-2 and the Senators by a score of 4-3. The Flames have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with eight points. Calgary has scored 2.14 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 13.5% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with three goals and seven assists, while Jonathan Huberdeau has added four goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 3-8-1 with a 3.39 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this season. 

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won 13 of their last 14 games as favorites.
• The Flames have lost nine of their last 11 night games.
• The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games following a road win.
• The Flames have lost the second period in each of their last five games as home underdogs following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Flames’ last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games as underdogs.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in seven of the Flames’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in six of the Flames’ last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Blake Coleman has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last three games against the Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Kirill Marchenko has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 games as favorites.
• Miles Wood has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances in road games.
• Kirill Marchenko has recorded an assist in 10 of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games as favorites.

Blue Jackets vs Flames Prediction 

Calgary was able to pick up a much needed win last time out against Philadelphia, as they have been one of the worst teams in the NHL to start the season. The Flames are 1-3-1 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 4-2-0 on the road. Columbus has won four of their last five games and they have been very solid defensively in that span. The Blue Jackets have been the better team to start the year and I don’t trust this Calgary offense, so give me Columbus to win on the road.