Flames vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - December 3

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The Calgary Flames (12-9-4) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3) at home on Tuesday, December 3 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 outings for the Blue Jackets (6-3-1), their offense has put up 41 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (15.4%).

Flames vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Flames 4, Blue Jackets 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-132)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames (12-9-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in games that have required overtime.
  • In the seven games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-3 record (good for nine points).
  • Looking at the five times this season the Flames finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Calgary has finished 1-4-1 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
  • The Flames have scored at least three goals 13 times, and are 10-2-1 in those games (to register 21 points).
  • In the 10 games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-3-3 to register 11 points.
  • In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-1-1 (17 points).
  • The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Flames finished 4-7-3 in those contests (11 points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have a 2-3-5 record in overtime games this season and an 11-9-3 overall record.
  • Columbus has earned five points (1-2-3) in its six games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blue Jackets recorded just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
  • Columbus has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals 13 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (10-1-2).
  • This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 6-4-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-6-2 (14 points).
  • The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Blue Jackets finished 3-3-1 in those matchups (seven points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
28th 2.52 Goals Scored 3.61 6th
10th 2.92 Goals Allowed 3.52 29th
10th 29.8 Shots 32 3rd
27th 30.6 Shots Allowed 29 21st
17th 19.72% Power Play % 16.39% 25th
28th 72.15% Penalty Kill % 73.97% 26th

Flames vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

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