Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Prediction NHL Picks 11/23/24

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 23rd at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are 13-3-3 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Minnesota was tied at two in the second period, but they were able to score the next three goals to pull away for the win. The Wild were outshot by a total of 31-26, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Boldy, Foligno, Gaudreau (2), and Johansson, while Fleury stopped 28 out of 31 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Wild defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-2 but did lose to Dallas by a score of 2-1 before that. Minnesota has scored 3.47 goals per game and they have allowed 2.37 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led Minnesota with 13 goals, 21 assists, and 59 shots on goal, while Filip Gustavsson is 9-3-2 with a 2.07 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this year. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 11-6-3 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Calgary blew a 2-0 lead in the second period, but they were able to score the lone goal in the third for the win. The Flames outshot New York by a total of 49-29, won 41.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coronato, Sharangovich, and Zary, while Wolf stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Flames defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1 and the Predators by a score of 2-0. Calgary has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.65 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 75.4% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Andersson has led Calgary with five goals, seven assists, and 37 shots on goal, while Dan Vladar is 3-4-2 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Why the Flames will beat the Wild

• The Flames have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
• The Wild have lost five of their last six day games following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Flames’ last eight games.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four day games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Wild have lost the third period in four of their last five day games following a road win.

Why the Wild will beat the Flames

• The Wild have won each of their last seven games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost five of their last six day games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a win.
• The Wild have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games following a win.
• The Wild have won the first period in six of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last six games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Wild’s last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Flames’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last four games as road favorites against the Flames.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Flames’ last 13 games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last six Saturday games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in eight of the Flames’ last 10 games against Central Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last five Saturday games against Western Conference opponents.
• Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Wild’s last 10 games as road favorites.
• Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in each of the Wild’s last 11 road games.

Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Flames come into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they will have the home ice advantage here. Calgary is 8-3-0 at home this season, while the Wild are 9-1-2 on the road. Minnesota has won two games in a row and they are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL right now. On the other side, the Flames may not score many goals, but they have only allowed a total of three goals in their last three games. I think we are going to see a lower-scoring game and I like the under here. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5