Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Winnipeg Jets and the Calgary Flames will clash from Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday night as the teams will kick off their seasons.
Jets vs. Flames Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â October 11, 2023
- Game Time:Â 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â ESPN+
Jets vs. Flames Odds
- Spread: Jets +1 (-160), Flames -1 (+150)
- Total Odds: O 6.5 (+110), U 6.5 (-115)
- Moneyline Odds: Jets (+112), Flames (-125)
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames Prediction
Winnipeg made the postseason last year as the Western Conference final seed.
The Jets ended the year with a 46-33-3 record which produced 95 points.
Left winger Kyle Connor is the star of this Jets team. Connor led the team with 80 points a season ago.
Defenseman Josh Morrisey led the team with 60 assists.
Mark Scheifele led the Jets with 42 goals. Scheifele inked a seven-year contract extension in the off-season.
Goalie Connor Hellebuyck delivered a strong season with a record of 37-25 and a GA/G of 2.49.
Calgary had a disappointing campaign a season ago, which forced the team to fire head coach Daryl Sutter.
Calgary missed the playoffs with a record of 38-27-1.Â
The year prior, Calgary finished with a record of 50-21-11 and won a playoff series.
The team is poised to bounce back this year, led by new head coach Ryan Huska.
Right winger Tyler Toffoli was the star for the Flames in 2022. Toffofli led the team in goals a season ago (34) and points (73). Toffoli was traded to the New Jersey Devils in the off-season.
Center Eric Lindholm delivered a strong season a year ago, leading the team in assists with 42.
Center Jonathan Huberdeau is poised for a big season. He scored 15 goals a season ago in 79 games. Huberdeau is the 23rd highest paid player in the NHL.
Jacob Markstrom was the main goaltender for the Flames a year ago. Markstrom ranked 25th in the NHL in GA/G (2.92).
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames Pick
Calgary ranked 19th in goals per game a season ago (3.15), while the Jets ranked 21st (3.00)
Winnipeg ranked 10th in goals allowed a season ago (2.73) while the Flames ranked 13th (3.01)
Neither of these teams is great offensively, and both are defensive-minded teams.
Calgary lost their top goal scorer from a season ago and early in the year their offense will be searching for answers.
Pick: Flames/Jets under 6.5 -115 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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