The Calgary Flames (34-35-5) travel to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (45-24-6) on Thursday, April 4th. This game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Ducks. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Flames vs Jets
The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a record of 34-35-5, the Flames are sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference and 6th in the Pacific Division. On the road this season, Calgary has gone 15-17-4, and they have dropped five straight games away from home.
As the underdog, the Flames have gone 19-19-3 this season. Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone just 3-7, and they have lost three straight games when they have been the favorite.
On the road, the Flames have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far this season, Calgary has a puck line record of 35-39, including going 18-18 vs. the puck line on the road.
Calgary’s average scoring margin on the road is -0.2 goals per game, and they have gone 26-15 against the puck line as the underdog. Overall, the Flames have 23 wins by multiple goals and have dropped 27 games by more than one goal.
Coming off a 5-3 loss at home to the Ducks, the Flames are hoping to bounce back today. In the first period, the Flames struggled to find the net on offense, but they turned things around with two times in the second period and one goal in the third. Of Calgary’s three goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 24 shots on goal and 15 giveaways.
Calgary went into the game favored by -1.5, giving them a loss vs. the puck line. The over/under line going into the game was 6 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 8 goals.
The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win
At home this year, the Jets have gone 24-11-3, and they have been favored in 53 of their 75 games. In the Western Conference, Winnipeg is in 4th place, and they are 3rd in the Central Division. Overall, the Jets have a record of 45-24-6. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 4-6, and they are 1-4 in their last five games.
For the season, the Jets have accumulated 96 points, and their conference record is 26-17. Against divisional opponents, Winnipeg has gone 16-6, and they have been favored in 36 of their games as the favorite. At home, the Jets have gone 24-11-3. In their last three games, Winnipeg has gone 1-2.
Winnipeg enters the game 38-37 against the puck line this season, including a 20-18 mark at home. Overall, the Jets have a +.5 goal differential per game, and they have 32 wins by multiple goals.
Over their last ten home games, the Jets are just 4-6 against the puck line, and they have dropped three straight games against the puck line at home. As the favorite, Winnipeg is 25-28 against the puck line this season, and they have 19 losses by more than one goal.
The Jets played host to the Kings in their previous game and emerged with a 4-3 win. Offensively, the Jets’ offense scored in each period against the Kings. In the game, Winnipeg managed to score all four goals at even strength. They concluded with 32 shots on goal and committed 11 turnovers.
Despite the straight-up win, Winnipeg did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. With a combined total of 7 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 5.5 goals set for the game.
Calgary Offense Breakdown
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flames are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 18th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. The Calgary offense is ranked 28th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 6th in the NHL.
The Flames come in with an over/under record of 43-29-2. Over the season, there have been 39 games that have surpassed the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.4 goals per game.
Jets Offense Breakdown
When looking at their offense, the Jets have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. So far this year, the Jets are 21-13 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 23-11 in games with fewer shots on goal.
The Jets come in with an over/under record of 30-38-7. Over the course of the season, they have had 37 games failing to surpass the 6 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.5 per game.
Calgary Team Defense
Defensively, the Flames come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Calgary. For the season, they are ranked 27th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.
Winnipeg Team Defense
The Jets defense is currently 15th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 5th with 6 shutouts.
Flames vs Jets Trends
- Through their last three road games, Calgary has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Although Winnipeg has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jets have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Flames have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Flames vs Jets Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Flames to secure a victory over the Jets on the road. With the moneyline currently set at +168, I’m locking in my bet on the Flames straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Flames winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Flames straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:April 4, 2024 Flames, Jets