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- The Blue Jackets head into the game at 11-9-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Blue Jackets are currently 25th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
- The Flames play host to the Blue Jackets with a 12-9-4 record.
- Calgary is 17th in power play goals this season.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
Blue Jackets vs Flames Preview
The Blue Jackets and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Flames are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds CGY -1.5, CBJ +119 | CGY -141 O/U 6.5
Blue Jackets Preview: Will Columbus Win on the Road?
Columbus fell to 11-9-3 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Defensively, Columbus struggled early, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They allowed 5 goals in the first period, and their offense didn’t score until the second period.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only scored twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson scored 49 seconds into the 2nd.
Labanc’s goal came with 5:24 left in the 2nd period. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. Columbus recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Columbus gave up the first goal just 56 seconds in and allowed five goals in the opening period. They also conceded two more, one at 4:51 in the 2nd and another at 18:34 in the 3rd. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.
Flames Preview: Can Calgary Grab a Win at Home?
Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 12-9-4. The Flames trailed early, with Edmonton scoring just 20 seconds into the game.
The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6. As the underdog on the puck line, Calgary didn’t cover. They managed to tie the game at 2-2 in the third period before the Oilers pulled away.
Calgary's offense put 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season, while Yegor Sharangovich added his 1st. The Flames were held scoreless in the first period before Mantha got them on the board with a power-play goal in the second.
Yegor Sharangovich followed with a goal in the third period. Calgary had 22 giveaways in the game and recorded 3 assists on their two goals.
Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals, but they were both in the first period. The Flames tied the game at 2-2 in the 3rd period, but they gave up two more goals after that. The first came at 9:50 in the 3rd, and the second was an empty netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.
Blue Jackets vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Blue Jackets last ten road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 4-6, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Calgary has played well in their previous five home games, going 5-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
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