Calgary Flames vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, NHL Odds
The Flames travel to Winnipeg on the heels of Thursday’s 3-2 loss in Minnesota, and have now fallen to defeat in two of their past three road contests. The Jets opened their schedule-ending four-game home stand with back-to-back decisive victories over Colorado and Philadelphia, but have mustered three straight victories just once since the beginning of January.
The Flames are pegged as -163 road favourites and enjoy the support of 83% of sports bettors while the Jets lag as +136 underdogs. The total is pegged at 6.5, with a massive 98% of the betting action following the OVER.
Flames vs. Jets NHL Betting Odds
Friday night’s matchup at Canada Life Centre marks the third and final meeting of the season between these clubs. The Flames and Jets split the first two games of the season series, both of which were played in Calgary, capped by a 3-1 Flames victory on February 21. Overall, the Jets hold the edge in head-to-head play, claiming victory in nine of their past 13 regular season meetings. That run includes wins in five of their past six home dates with the Flames. Low scoring has been commonplace when these teams clash, with six or fewer total goals scored in each of their past nine contests. That has generated a steady 6-2-1 run for the UNDER in totals betting over that stretch.
The Flames have blazed their trail to the top of the Pacific Division on the strength of a Western Conference-best 25-11-4 record. And while they humbled at times over their past three road contests, they posted wins in each of their previous six away dates while averaging 4.17 goals per game. Calgary is also undefeated in their past nine when scoring four or more goals, but has lost nine of their past 10 when potting three or fewer markers. The Jets have outscored opponents by an 8-1 overall margin during their current two-game surge, fueling a steady 4-0-0 run for the UNDER. That marks a major about face after the club surrendered five goals per game during a preceding four-game slide. However, Winnipeg has failed to win three straight on home ice since mid-November.
Calgary Flames
While the Flames have already clinched the Pacific Division crown, they still have plenty to play for in Friday’s season finale. With a win over the Jets, Calgary assures itself of home ice advantage through the first three rounds of the playoffs, unless they end up facing Colorado in the Western Conference Final. That likely means no rest for the team’s biggest stars as the Flames look for just their second win in their past four in the back of half of games played on consecutive nights.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets have long been eliminated from postseason contention, but would like nothing more than to spoil Calgary’s bid to strengthen its playoff position. In addition to receiving steady goaltending performances from both Eric Comrie and Connor Hellebuyck, the club has received an offensive boost from Mark Scheifele, who has tallied three goals and eight points during a five-game point streak.
CAL
WIN