Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 12/7/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames

Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Wild (+116) Flames (-140)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (12-10-3) will try to beat the Minnesota Wild (13-9-2) on Wednesday. The moneyline on this game has Minnesota at +116 while Calgary is sitting at -140. The total is set at 6.

The Minnesota Wild had a decent effort after finishing in a 5-5 tie against the Stars in their previous outing. Minnesota accounted for 13 penalty minutes in this contest. The Wild had a solid offensive output and it showed in this game. Furthermore, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. For the game, they tallied a score on 5 out of the 31 shots they looked to score on.

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While at even strength, the Wild let the opposition score 58 goals while getting 55 when they are on offense. Minnesota Wild opponents have 78 power play opportunities (25th in the league) and have racked up 15 goals in those attempts. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Minnesota Wild have earned 75 goals (19th in the league) for the year and have surrendered 73. Minnesota has taken 758 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.9%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 28 points and their points percentage is sitting at .583. The Wild have had 715 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .898. Minnesota is sitting with 78 power play opportunities and they have scored 20 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 25.64%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Marc-Andre Fleury. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Fleury has 438 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .548. He has a save percentage of .913 for his 55,317 mins played. Fleury has seen 27,176 shots against him and has recorded 24,801 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 2,375 goals versus Fleury in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.58. He has amassed a win-loss record of 529-304-88 and he has started in 799 games. Fleury has been involved in 955 contests throughout his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Calgary faced the Coyotes in a matchup where the Flames got the win by a final of 3-2. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this contest and recorded 2 out of those opportunities. The Flames scored 3 goals of the 27 shots on goal they pursued.

Calgary has tried 863 shots (7th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.69%, while allowing their opponents 700 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 79.78% on their oppositions 89 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.3%. They have a tally of 80 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.00%. The Flames have earned 59 goals at even strength and 16 goals (24th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 75 goals to be scored by way of 57 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Calgary Flames have earned a total of 75 goals, 27 points, as well as a points percentage of .540.

Across the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom between the pipes. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals per contest and he has given up 1,017 goals overall. Markstrom's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.8% and he has accumulated 200 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 379 contests and has played for a total of 22,603 mins. Markstrom is the owner of a lifetime record of 177-158-45 and has played in 395 games. He has accrued 10,395 saves out of 11,412 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .911.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Calgary (-140) and under 6 goals

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