Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Odds and Best Bet: October 22, 2026
The Minnesota Wild will beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 in our forecast, with Kirill Kaprizov’s scoring production providing the strongest reason to favor Minnesota. Calgary’s extra rest and recent win keep the projected margin narrow. Neither Minnesota -1.5 (+133) nor the total of 6 offers a sufficiently clear edge for an actionable wager. The official betting recommendation is Pass.
Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames prediction and best bet
Minnesota gets the nod because its leading scorers bring a persuasive offensive case into this matchup. Kaprizov has 17 points in 10 games, with Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek adding meaningful production. That is enough to favor the Wild, but a two-goal victory asks more than simply identifying the likely winner.
The best betting decision is Pass. Calgary’s latest result was a home victory over Carolina, and the Flames have had more recovery time. Those factors make a close finish credible. Minnesota’s plus-money puck line is tempting, but the payout alone is no reason to expect a cover.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames, NHL, 2026-27 season.
Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: The NHL lists SN1, MINNHL and Wild+.
Rest and recent form: Minnesota has one day of rest; Calgary has had three days off. The Flames lost six of their first eight games and enter after Sunday’s 3-2 home win over Carolina.
SportsJaw moneyline: Minnesota Wild -195; Calgary Flames +170.
SportsJaw puck line: Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+133); Calgary Flames +1.5 (-154). Total: Over 6 (+102); Under 6 (-116).