Calgary Flames (25-25-5) vs Winnipeg Jets (33-14-5)
February 19, 2024 at 04:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -135 / Winnipeg Jets +109 — Over/Under: 6
The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Scotiabank Saddledome. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Jets vs Flames prediction.
Flames Defense Has Struggled
The Flames defense has really struggled heading into this game and they need the defense to be better. Two games ago against the San Jose Sharks they lost 6-3 and in the last game against the Calgary Flames the defense was awful and they ended up losing 5-0. The Flames are averaging 3.02 goals while their defense is giving up 3.09 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league, while the defense is ranked 16th. Nazem Kadri has scored 17 goals and added 28 assists.
Jets Look for Fourth Straight Win
The Jets have played well heading into this game, and they have won three games in a row. Over the last three games, the Jets’ defense has given up only three goals. In the last game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Jets were able to secure the 4-2 victory. The Jets are averaging 3.0 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.27 goals per game. The Jets offense is ranked 17th while the defense is ranked 1st. Mark Scheifele has scored 16 goals and added 31 assists.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Weegar has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Blake Coleman has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Yegor Sharangovich ranks T1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Sean Monahan has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances in day games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Monday appearances.
- Neal Pionk has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Dylan DeMelo ranks 1st in the Central Division for Plus/Minus (+27) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.95%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.64%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.27).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.72%).
Jets vs Flames Betting Prediction
The Jets defense has locked down heading into this game, and the Flames defense has really struggled heading into this game. The Flames in the last game gave up five goals, and the Jets are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Jets defense is also going to step up here, and that will be the difference here, as the Jets are going to get the job done. Back the Jets on the money line.