Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 1/26/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+150) Jets (-182)

The Calgary Flames (23-16-7) are traveling to Canada Life Centre on Sunday where they will go up against the Winnipeg Jets (32-14-3). The moneyline on this matchup has the Flames at +150 and the Jets are at -182. The total is set at 6.5.

The Calgary Flames were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 victory against the Sabres their last time out. Calgary accounted for 29 penalty minutes for this game. They also had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. The Flames had a solid offensive output in the win. In the matchup, they scored on 5 of the 26 shots they looked to score on.

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Calgary Flames opponents have tallied 135 power play opportunities (18th in professional hockey) and have earned 37 goals in those chances. The Flames have had 1,353 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .902. Calgary has tried 1,341 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.1%. While at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 96 goals while earning 97 as an offensive unit. Calgary is sitting with 126 power play opportunities and they have notched 25 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 19.84%. For the current campaign, they sit with 53 points and their points percentage comes in at .576. In reference to their scoring, the Calgary Flames have earned 122 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have conceded 133.

The player between the pipes for this game is Dan Vladar. In his career, Vladar has tallied 41 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .477. He has a save percentage of .892 for his 4,205 mins on the ice. Vladar has had 2,548 shot attempts against him and has garnered 2,274 saves. Opponents have been able to score 274 goals against Vladar in his pro career and his goals against rate is 3.91. He has amassed a mark of 43-32-15 and he was named the starter in 86 games. Vladar has participated in 95 games throughout his hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Winnipeg opposed the Avalanche in a game where the Jets took home the victory by a tally of 3-2. The Jets had 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this one but were not able to net one.

On the season, the Winnipeg Jets have 170 goals, 67 points, as well as a points percentage of .684. They have allowed 120 goals to be scored by of a combination of 94 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Jets have accumulated 127 goals at even strength and 43 goals (1st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a tally of 135 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 31.85%. Winnipeg has taken 1,391 shots (14th in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.22%, while allowing the opposition 1,388 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.69% on the other teams 128 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.4%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Connor Hellebuyck between the pipes. His opponents are averaging 2.78 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,358 goals in total. Hellebuyck's quality start rate comes out to 59.7% and he has qualified for 319 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has been a starter 534 games and has played 29,352 minutes. Hellebuyck is sitting with a lifetime mark of 304-180-43 and has participated in 543 games. He has recorded 15,096 saves out of 16,454 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .917.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary (+150)

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