The Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets (31-12-3) look to extend their impressive three-game winning streak as they welcome the Calgary Flames (21-16-7) to Canada Life Centre on Saturday night.
The Jets have been nothing short of dominant this season, ranking third in NHL scoring while maintaining the league's best goal differential at +54 and boasting the NHL's top power-play unit.
In stark contrast, the Flames enter the contest having dropped their last two games and struggling offensively, ranking 27th in goals per game while clinging to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Winnipeg's stellar home record of 18-4-3 adds another layer of challenge for the visiting Flames, who have managed just a 7-10-4 record on the road this season.
The matchup presents an intriguing battle between the Jets' high-powered offense, led by Mark Scheifele, and a Flames team that has shown defensive promise, ranking 13th in goals against average.
With key injuries affecting both sides, including Josh Morrissey's uncertain status for the Jets and the Flames missing Andrei Kuzmenko and Connor Zary, this Western Conference showdown promises to be a compelling test of depth and resilience for both teams.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 61.33% chance of defeating the Flames.
Winnipeg Jets: 61.33% win probability
- League-leading defense (Only 110 goals against in 46 games)
- Strong offensive output (164 goals for, highest in Western Conference)
- Excellent recent form (WWWLW, leading Western Conference with 65 points)
Calgary Flames: 38.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (117 goals in 44 games, below league average)
- Poor defensive record (131 goals against in 44 games)
- Lower points total (49 points in 44 games, 8th in Western Conference)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames odds
| Winnipeg Jets | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -225 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +185 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Winnipeg Jets have won 31 out of 46 matches this season.
- 2The Calgary Flames have won 21 out of 44 matches this season.
- 3With 65 points, the Winnipeg Jets holds the 1st position in the league standings.
- 4Calgary Flames's 49 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames form
Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames head to head
Winnipeg Jets
67%
Calgary Flames
33%
Oct 26, 2024
Calgary Flames
3 : 5
Winnipeg Jets
Oct 5, 2024
Calgary Flames
2 : 3
Winnipeg Jets
Oct 3, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
5 : 2
Calgary Flames
Apr 5, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
5 : 2
Calgary Flames
Feb 19, 2024
Calgary Flames
6 : 3
Winnipeg Jets
Oct 12, 2023
Calgary Flames
5 : 3
Winnipeg Jets
