Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction 1/18/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 18th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 21-16-7 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Calgary cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-1 in the second period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Flames recorded 29 shots on goal, won 47.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Sharangovich, while Wolf stopped 25 out of 29 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Flames lost back-to-back games against the Blues by scores of 4-1 and 2-1. Calgary has lost four of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 49 points. Calgary has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 19.7% on the power play and 70.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 77 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 15 goals, 14 assists, and 152 shots on goal this year. Dustin Wolf is 15-7-2 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this season. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 31-12-3 this season after they defeated Seattle by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Jets outshot Seattle by a total of 36-18, won 41.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Scheifele and DeMelo, while Hellebuyck stopped 17 out of 18 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jets defeated the Canucks by a score of 6-1 and the Avalanche by a score of 3-0. Winnipeg has won three games in a row and four of their last five, and they are currently first in the Central standings with 65 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.57 goals per game and they have allowed 2.39 goals against per game, while also going 32.6% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 26 goals, 34 assists, and 151 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 27 goals, 26 assists, and 104 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 28-6-2 with a 1.97 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage this season. 

Why the Jets will beat the Flames

• The Flames have lost each of their last seven games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Jets have won four of their last five games.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against the Flames.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 20 night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost the first period in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Jets’ last eight games at Canada Life Centre following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Flames’ last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine Saturday night games between teams from different divisions have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last three games as favorites against the Flames.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Flames’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Connor Zary has recorded at least one point in six of his last seven appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Andrei Kuzmenko has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.39).
• The Winnipeg Jets are one of only two teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for power-play goals against this season (37).
• The Calgary Flames are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.

Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they will continue their home stand here. The Jets are 18-4-3 at home this year, while the Flames are 7-10-4 on the road. Calgary has lost two games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. Winnipeg is the way better team on both ends of the ice and this Calgary team is not good on the road. Take the Jets -1.5 here. 

David Racey's Pick: Jets -1.5