NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Wild
The Calgary Flames go up against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, November 9. Our betting preview features expert NHL predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.
Wild to Triumph?
We are going to bet against the Flames with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -110 about the Wild winning on the 3-Way Moneyline.
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Flames Overcame Wild in Last Meeting
Calgary Flames lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 at Scotiabank Saddledome. Flames won the shots on goal battle, 33-27.
Minnesota Wild have landed two consecutive home wins. Their last game was a 5-2 road triumph at UBS Arena when meeting New York Islanders. Marco Rossi was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 25 saves (.926).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Flames triumphed 4-2 when they last played the Wild. This head-to-head was played at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Wild. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.
Starting Goalies
Devin Cooley (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
0-1-1
2
.933
0
23/24
2-3-1
4.98
.870
0
Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
2-0-2
3.1
.879
0
23/24
2-1-0
3.01
.897
1
Calgary Flames – Last 10 Games
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 30.6 shots on goal, with a 7.1% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have been giving up 2.7 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.4%.
Nazem Kadri is the top points scorer with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, with Jonathan Huberdeau racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.67 goal against average with a .913 save percentage.
Minnesota Wild – Last 10 Games
The Wild have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 2.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.3%.
The top points scorer is Kirill Kaprizov with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Marcus Johansson is next in line after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.01 GAA with a .901 SV%.
Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our best Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Minnesota Wild to win in regulation time at -110. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.
We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.
Key Flames vs Wild stats:
Wild have won 3 of their last 5 games.Wild have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.Wild have won 2 consecutive games at home.Flames have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games.Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability
The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Nazem Kadri (Flames) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. We recommend backing the -185 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.
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Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Wild Made Favorites by the Books
Minnesota Wild have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability due to their -147 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Calgary Flames are least likely to win at +122.
The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -100.
Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.
Kirill Kaprizov Favorite to Score the First Goal
Kirill Kaprizov is the First Goalscorer favorite at +700. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at -100.
Player Goals
Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)
Matt Boldy (Wild)
Nazem Kadri (Flames)
Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)
Player Assists
Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)
Mats Zuccarello (Wild)
Matt Boldy (Wild)
Marco Rossi (Wild)
Player Shots
Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)
Nazem Kadri (Flames)
Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)
Matt Coronato (Flames)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Calgary Flames Stats
Minnesota Wild Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 30.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.6
Blocks: 16.7
Faceoff Wins : 27
Hits: 21.2
Giveaways: 16.7
Takeaways: 3.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 26.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 5.3
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 13.4
Blocks: 16.7
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 22.4
Giveaways: 17.3
Takeaways: 3.7
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 29.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.1
Blocks: 16
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 24.2
Giveaways: 14.8
Takeaways: 3.9
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.4
Shots: 32.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.9
Blocks: 15.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.5
Hits: 23.8
Giveaways: 15.9
Takeaways: 5
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.