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Minnesota Wild Look to Strengthen Dominance Over Calgary Flames in Upcoming Matchup

Game time: December 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome — Calgary, AB

Article updated Dec 4, 5:36 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames look to turn the outcome of their respective seasons around with the upcoming game. Minnesota, currently with the second-worst record in

Game outlook

The Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames look to turn the outcome of their respective seasons around with the upcoming game. Minnesota, currently with the second-worst record in the Central Division, is on an upward trend under their newly appointed coach, John Hynes. Meanwhile, Calgary is in the middle of the Pacific Division, and both teams look to advance up the Western Conference. Our experts are ready to cover the game, so don't miss out on their premium picks, with Minnesota favored at -110.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wild -110 | Flames -109

Spread: Wild -0.25 (-8) | Flames +0.25 (-35)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 52%.

Minnesota Wild

Since hiring John Hynes as coach, the Minnesota Wild have seen increased output offensively, with the top two lines of Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, and Joel Eriksson Ek combining for 24 goals and 41 assists. Marco Rossi, Pat Maroon, Ryan Hartman, Brock Faber, and Jacob Middleton have contributed an additional 18 goals and 33 assists to support the offense. However, the defense is still a cause for concern, allowing 3.76 points per game. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has yielded a .891 save percentage and a 3.46 goals-against average on 387 shots, with an overall rating of -4.5 goals saved above average. Despite this, the Wild hold an 8-10-4 record for the season.

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Calgary Flames Analysis

Elias Lindholm, Nazem Kadri, and Jonathan Huberdeau have contributed 16 goals and 31 assists for the top two lines, but there has been a lack of scoring from the rest of the Flames. In addition, goaltender Jacob Markstrom has taken 450 shots with a .896 save percentage and a 2.94 goals-against average. The Calgary Flames have been hindered by an offensive performance this season, with the team averaging 2.96 goals per game and the top two lines led by Elias Lindholm, Nazem Kadri, and Jonathan Huberdeau contributing 16 goals and 31 assists. The defense has also struggled, allowing 3.29 goals per game, and goaltender Jacob Markstrom has had an unimpressive .896 save percentage and 2.94 goals-against average. The team has a power ranking of 27, a 10-11-3 record, and have gone 2-1-0 in their last 3 matchups against the Minnesota Wild.

Wild's Offensive Attack Expected to Strengthen Dominance In Matchup Against Flames

The Wild are projected to continue their streak of success in this matchup. Averaging 3.14 goals per game, their high-powered offense, led by Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, and other proven offensive players, should be able to capitalize on the Flames' weakness in defense, which averages only 2.96 goals per game. The Wild's defense, led by Jonas Brodin and Brock Faber, should also be able to limit the Flames' offensive production. This matchup holds great promise for the Wild and their goalkeeper, Filip Gustavsson, is expected to make many important saves throughout the game. With these factors considered, the Wild are favored as road money line in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Wild vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wild vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild-110 → -110Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Calgary Flames-109 → -106Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild-0.25 (-8) → -1.5 (+213)Moved
  • Spread · Calgary Flames+0.25 (-35) → +1.5 (-256)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Wild
8-14 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Calgary Flames
10-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-04T22:36:09.276Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated Calgary Flames 5-2

Minnesota Wild defeated Calgary Flames 5-2 on December 5, 2023, a 3-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+213) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Calgary Flames -105Loss
  • VfernandezMoneyline · Calgary Flames -105Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendMoneyline · Calgary Flames -105Loss
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -110Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -110Win
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -110Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Calgary Flames -105Loss