Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, NHL Odds
The Calgary Flames will be looking for their 10th straight win when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. The Flames made it nine in a row with a 2-1 home win against Seattle on Saturday, while the Jets fell 4-2 to Edmonton.
Calgary is a -225 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with a total of 6.0.
Jets vs. Flames NHL Betting Odds
Dating back to last season, Winnipeg has won the last three meetings between these teams, all in Calgary. They’ve only played each other once this year, with the Jets coming out on top 4-2. The season series will finish in Winnipeg on April 29.
The Jets sit well out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference and they come into Monday with losses in six of their last eight road games. They’re 28-21 against the spread for the season, including 15-10 ATS on the road. The total has gone Over in four of Winnipeg’s last six games.
Calgary has been one of the top teams in the NHL in 2022 as they’re riding a nine-game overall winning streak and a nine-game home winning streak. They’re 21-23 ATS, with covers in 10 of 21 home games. The total has gone Over in four of the Flames’ last five games.
Winnipeg Jets
A short-handed goal from Adam Lowry and a power-play marker from Kyle Connor, both in the third period, weren’t enough for Winnipeg against the Oilers. It was Connor’s team-leading 29th goal of the season, which is fifth-most in the NHL. He also leads the team with 54 points. Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves as the Jets were outshot 40-24, including 15-5 in the first period alone.
One positive for this team at the moment is captain Blake Wheeler’s recent play. Wheeler picked up an assist on Connor’s goal, giving him 12 points (3G, 9A) in his last four games. That’s offensive output Winnipeg needs if they want a shot at the playoffs as the Jets are only averaging 2.92 goals per game, 17th in the NHL.
Winnipeg is relying heavily on Hellebuyck, so he should get the start again on Monday. His 41 starts this season trails only Nashville’s Juuse Saros, who has 42. Hellebuyck has put together a 17-17-7 record with a 2.82 goals-against average and .913 save percentage. The former Vezina winner’s numbers would likely be stronger, but Winnipeg is giving up an average of 32 shots per game, 10th-most in the NHL.
Calgary Flames
The Flames will be looking to make it double digit wins on their current winning streak when they host the Jets on Monday. Matthew Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm had the goals against Seattle, while Jacob Markstrom stopped 22 of 23 shots in net. Coming into the game, Calgary had won five straight games by at least three goals for the first time in franchise history, outscoring teams 37-13 during that span.
Lindholm is riding a nine-game point streak (8G, 7A) and has scored in seven straight contests. Andrew Mangiapane’s seven-game point streak came to an end on Saturday, while Johnny Gaudreau’s streak ended at eight games. Mangiapane leads the team with 25 goals and has 33 points on the year. Gaudreau leads the team with 63 points (20G, 43A) and sits tied for fourth in league scoring. He also leads the NHL in plus-minus at plus-40, while Lindholm is second at plus-38.
Markstrom, who has started 14 of the Flames’ last 15 games, will likely get the nod again on Monday. A potential Vezina candidate, Markstrom is 22-10-5 this season. Among goalies with at least six games played, he is third in GAA (2.09), tied for third in SV (.927) and leads the NHL in shutouts (8).
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