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Calgary Flames vs. Winnipeg Jets

February 19, 2024




The Winnipeg Jets (33-14-5) look to find success against the struggling Calgary Flames (25-25-5) on Monday, February 19, at 4:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Jets are slight favorites to succeed with a moneyline at -130.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Jets have won their last three games and have excellent momentum on the road. Their most recent success was a 4-2 showing over the Vancouver Canucks, which ignited their first road win in this three-game streak.

Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 47 points and 31 assists, giving them a strong offensive presence. Kyle Connor leads them in scoring with 19 goals so far, making them a tough team to compete against.

The Jets typically score an average of 3.00 goals per game with 30.8 shots, and their power play percentage stands at 15.7. In these scenarios, they have scored 25 goals but allowed 33, indicating a noticeable disadvantage.

Defensively, they allow an average of 2.27 goals per game on 28.8 shot attempts, showcasing a slightly positive difference compared to their offensive performance. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage of 78.3 is slightly below that of the Flames.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Flames are 2-3 in their last five games and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their previous defeat was a 5-0 shutout against the Detroit Red Wings, marking their second consecutive defeat in allowing at least five goals or more.

Nazem Kadri has put up 45 points and 28 assists so far this season and will be key here. They also have Blake Coleman, who leads their scoring with 21 goals. They will both need to set the tone early to have a shot at winning.

The Flames score an average of 3.02 goals per game with 31.4 shots. During power plays, they have netted 24 goals while allowing 27, resulting in a power play percentage of 14.0. 

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.09 goals and face 29.9 shots per game, displaying slightly worse defense compared to their offense. Their penalty kill percentage of 83.6 is slightly higher than that of the Jets and could prove to be a key advantage in those situations.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie offers attractive NHL betting odds, favoring the Winnipeg Jets (-130) for a road victory. The Jets hold an impressive 15-7-3 record away, while the Flames have a 12-13-1 performance at home.

The Flames have defeated the Jets in the one battle they have had this season back in October of last year. This was a 5-3 showing, where the Flames notched two goals in both the first and their periods. However, look for the Jets recent success help push them to another win on the road.

Final Pick: Winnipeg Jets -130