Keep reading to see our Wild vs Flames NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Wild take on the Flames at 13-3-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Wild are currently 15th in the league.
- The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
- The Flames host the Wild with a record of 11-6-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Flames are currently 30th in the league.
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
Wild vs Flames Preview
Planning on watching today's Wild and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.
Wild vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds MIN -1.5, MIN -145 | CGY +122 O/U 5.5
Wild Preview: Taking a Look at the Wild Chances in Calgary
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 13-3-3. Minnesota, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with only 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild, netting his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed up with his sixth goal, which came in overtime to secure the win.
Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.
Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just 1 goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also tallied 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a power play late in the first period.
Flames Preview: Can the Flames Hold Strong at Home?
With a 4-2 loss to the Oilers, Calgary’s record now stands at 11-6-3. The Flames’ defense struggled early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton scored twice more to seal the win.
The total line was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Flames’ goals came from different players in this one.
Calgary's offense managed just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich scored his first goal of the year in the third.
The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways. They picked up three assists, with Kevin Bahl earning his fifth of the season on Sharangovich's goal.
Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including one with just 10 seconds left in the 3rd period. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 4 takeaways and 13 hits.
Wild vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Minnesota has an puck line mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Calgary has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Wild have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
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