Wild vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - November 23

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The Calgary Flames (11-6-3) will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak when they take on the Minnesota Wild (13-3-3) at home on Saturday, November 23 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here's who we expect to secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.

In the past 10 games, the Flames have registered a 6-2-2 record after scoring 23 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 14.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 18 goals in those games.

Wild vs. Flames Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final score of Wild 4, Flames 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Wild (-140)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild have gone 1-3-4 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 13-3-3.
  • In the five games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-2 record (good for six points).
  • In the four games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they've finished 0-2-2 (two points).
  • Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Wild have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 12-1-1 in those games (to register 25 points).
  • In the nine games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it went 7-1-1 to record 15 points.
  • In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-1-2 (14 points).
  • The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 7-2-1 to register 15 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 4-3-7 record in overtime games this season and an 11-6-3 overall record.
  • Calgary has earned eight points (3-0-2) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Flames registered only one goal in four games and have gone 1-2-1 (three points).
  • When Calgary has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-2-1 record).
  • The Flames have earned 19 points in their 11 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Calgary has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up 10 points with a record of 4-1-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 7-1-1 (15 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 4-4-2 to register 10 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
7th 3.47 Goals Scored 2.6 22nd
3rd 2.37 Goals Allowed 2.65 8th
19th 28.3 Shots 30 10th
11th 28.4 Shots Allowed 30.5 26th
17th 19.64% Power Play % 15.52% 26th
21st 77.27% Penalty Kill % 75.44% 27th

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