| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | Calgary Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-1-0 | 1-5-0 |
| Where | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB | |
| When | Monday, October 20, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 20th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 4-1-0 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg scored the first four goals in the game and they picked up an easy win, but did allow a goal late in the third to ruin the shutout. The Jets were out shot by a total of 31-24, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Namestnikov, Niederreiter, Scheifele, and Stanley, while Ford, Iafallo, and Schenn led the way with two hits each. The Jets started Hellebuyck, who stopped 30 out of 31 shots, which was a .968 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-2 and the Islanders by a score of 5-2. The Jets have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Central standings with eight points. Winnipeg has scored 4.20 goals per game and they have allowed 2.40 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 95.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with six goals and three assists, while Kyle Connor has added three goals and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 3-1-0 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 1-5-0 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Calgary tied the game at one early in the first period, but they allowed the last five goals for the lopsided loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 28-27, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Huberdeau, while Lomberg led the team with six hits. The Flames started Dustin Wolf, who stopped 14 out of 19 shots, but was pulled for Devin Cooley, who stopped eight out of nine shots.
Prior to that loss, the Flames lost to the Mammoth by a score of 3-1 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-2. Calgary has lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with two points. The Flames have scored 1.67 goals per game and they have allowed 4.17 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 73.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with four assists, while Matt Coronato has added two goals and one assist. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 1-4-0 with a 4.30 goals against average and an .854 save percentage this season.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
The Flames have lost each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
The Jets have won each of their last four games.
The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs.
The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
The Flames have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Saddledome when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Flames’ last six games against the Jets following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the Jets’ last five games as road favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Jets and Flames.
The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last four road games against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
Blake Coleman has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last six night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Morgan Frost has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games.
Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Jets as favorites.
Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
The Calgary Flames rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
The Calgary Flames have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 1 this season (3).
The Winnipeg Jets rank T3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (33.33%).
The Winnipeg Jets are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Jets vs Flames Prediction
Calgary limps into this matchup trying to snap a five game losing streak, but they have scored two goals or fewer in all five games. The Flames are 0-2-0 at home this year, while the Jets are 2-0-0 on the road. Winnipeg has won four games in a row and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all four. The Jets are playing at a high level right now and with Calgary struggling to score, I like Winnipeg -1.5 here.