Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 10/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames

Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (+115) Flames (-140)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the site where the Calgary Flames (38-27-17 last year) will go up against the Winnipeg Jets (46-33-3 last season) on Wednesday. The line on this matchup has Winnipeg at +115 and Calgary is at -140. The betting total is set at 7.

The Winnipeg Jets were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights in their previous outing. Winnipeg accumulated 8 penalty mins for this contest. The Jets had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to notch a goal. For the matchup, they scored on 1 of the 30 shots they tried.

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While playing at even strength, the Jets conceded 182 goals while having 194. Winnipeg Jets opponents had 239 power play tries (21st in hockey) and had a total of 42 goals in those attempts. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets accounted for 246 goals (21st in hockey) for the prior year and gave up 224. Winnipeg attempted 2,486 shots and held a shot percentage of 9.9%. For last year, they scored 95 points and their points percentage finished at .579. The Jets had 2,487 shots taken against them and held a save percentage of .910. Winnipeg accounted for 270 power play chances and added 52 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 19.26%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Connor Hellebuyck. The opposition has racked up 1,139 goals against Hellebuyck in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.66. Hellebuyck has played in 445 games over the course of his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .916 for his 25,691 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated a mark of 238-154-37 and he was named the starter in 436 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Hellebuyck has accrued 250 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .573. Hellebuyck has had 13,604 shots taken against him and has accrued 12,465 saves.

In their last contest, Calgary squared up with the Sharks in a game where the Flames earned a win by a tally of 3-1. They had 1 power play opportunity in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames converted 3 goals of the 49 shots on goal they tried.

Last season, the Calgary Flames accounted for 258 goals, 93 points, in addition to a points percentage of .567. They permitted 247 goals to be scored by way of 200 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames accumulated 208 goals at even strength and 50 goals (19th in the league) while on the power play. They earned 252 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.84%. Calgary put up 2,948 shots (2nd in the league) and accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.75%, while allowing the opposition 2,240 shots. They accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 82.59% on their opponent's 270 power play opportunities, and their save percentage was 89.0%.

Across the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom in goal. He has accounted for 11,379 saves out of the 12,513 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .909. Markstrom has amassed a lifetime mark of 192-173-55 and has played in 437 contests. He has been a starter 420 contests and has played for a total of 25,025 mins. Markstrom's quality start rate sits at 52.4% and he has 220 quality starts in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,134 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg (+115)

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