Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 10/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Calgary Flames (5-0-1) will go up against the Winnipeg Jets (6-0-0) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.

The Winnipeg Jets were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 win over the Blues in the last game they played. Winnipeg compiled 4 penalty mins in this matchup. They also had 2 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. The Jets had a middle of the road offensive outing in the victory. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 24 shots they attempted.

When playing at even strength, the Jets have allowed the opponent to score 8 goals while having 19 as an offensive unit. Winnipeg Jets opponents have earned 10 power play tries (31st in professional hockey) and have scored 2 goals in those attempts. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Winnipeg Jets have earned 27 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 10. Winnipeg has taken 187 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 14.4%. For the season, they have recorded 12 points and their points percentage is sitting at 1.000. The Jets so far have had 176 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .943. Winnipeg has accounted for 18 power play chances and they have added 8 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 44.44%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Connor Hellebuyck. Opponents have been able to score 1,288 goals against Hellebuyck in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.61. Hellebuyck has been in net for 510 contests during his professional hockey career. His save percentage is .917 for his 29,557 mins on the ice. He has amassed an overall record of 280-173-41 and he has gotten the start in 501 games. In his professional hockey career, Hellebuyck has 294 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .587. Hellebuyck has had 15,536 shots against him and he has 14,248 saves.

In their last contest, Calgary played the Penguins in an outing where the Flames got the tie by a tally of 3-3. They had 4 chances on the power play in this outing but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames scored 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took.

The Flames have earned 18 goals at even strength and 5 goals (12th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Calgary has attempted 161 shots (30th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 14.29%, while allowing their opponents 183 shots. This season, the Calgary Flames have earned a total of 23 goals, 11 points, as well as a points percentage of .917. They have granted a total of 15 goals to be scored by of a combination of 10 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 21 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.81%. They have a penalty kill rate of 76.19% on their opponents 21 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 91.8%.

Across the ice you will find Dustin Wolf between the pipes. Wolf is sitting with a lifetime record of 11-7-1 and has been in goal for 21 games. Wolf's quality start percentage is 57.9% and he has accumulated 11 quality starting assignments in his career. He has tallied 543 saves out of 601 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .903. His opposition is averaging 2.92 goals per contest and he has allowed 58 goals altogether. He has made the start in 19 contests and has played 1,193 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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