The Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (12-9-4) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Flames will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Flames

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 11-9-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing Washington’s first goal just 56 seconds into the game. By the end of the first period, they were down 5-0.

The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that. Columbus, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. They managed to score twice, but their defensive issues were the main story.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary dropped to 12-9-4 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd.

The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson scored 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. Columbus recorded 13 giveaways in the game.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense managed 2 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich followed with his 1st goal, which tied the game 2-2 in the third period.

Mikael Backlund picked up his 4th assist on Mantha’s goal, and Kevin Bahl added his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s tally. The Flames had 22 giveaways in the game.

Columbus Team Defense

Defensively, the Blue Jackets allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the game and gave up five goals in the first period. After cutting the deficit to 6-2 in the second, they conceded again at 1:26 in the 3rd. Goalie Daniil Tarasov had a 68.2% save percentage, making 15 saves on 22 shots.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Oilers. They conceded the first two goals of the game and two more in the third period, including one at the 9:50 mark and another with just three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the Flames’ defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Flames Trends

• Columbus has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• In their last three home games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Blue Jackets vs Flames Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Flames to defeat the Blue Jackets while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -141, I’m placing a wager on the Flames to win outright.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Flames secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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