Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions
The Minnesota Wild and the Calgary Flames are set to face off in an exciting match-up on Saturday. The Wild have been in top form this season with a record of 8-3, and
Game outlook
The Minnesota Wild and the Calgary Flames are set to face off in an exciting match-up on Saturday. The Wild have been in top form this season with a record of 8-3, and their star players are performing well. The Flames, with a record of 5-6, have been able to compete with their determination to win every game. Minnesota is the betting favorite for this game, opening at -142 and currently sitting at -137. It will be an interesting game to see if the Wild can continue their winning streak or if the Flames will pull off an upset.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wild -137 | Flames +118
Spread: Wild -1.5 (+190) | Flames +1.5 (-224)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 58%.
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have overcome their injury troubles this season and are finally healthy, boasting an impressive 9-1-2 record away from home. With a strong start, the team is clicking on both offense and defense, averaging 3.47 goals per game while allowing just 2.37. Goalie Filip Gustavsson is having a breakout year, making the Wild a genuine Stanley Cup contender. Kirill Kaprizov leads the team with 13 goals and 34 points, showing his MVP potential. In their latest game against the Edmonton Oilers, Frederick Gaudreau led the way with three points in a 5-3 victory, with Marc-Andre Fleury making 28 saves. With a power ranking of 6, Minnesota is ranked 8th in offense, 3rd in defense, and holds a 8-3 record this season.