Wild vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - April 11

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The Minnesota Wild (43-29-7) will attempt to stop a five-game road losing streak when they face the Calgary Flames (37-27-14) on Friday, April 11 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Friday's hockey action.

The Flames are 5-2-3 over the past 10 games, scoring 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 13.8%). They have given up 27 goals to their opponents.

Wild vs. Flames Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Flames 3, Wild 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (+105)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild (43-29-7 overall) have a 10-7-17 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • In the 23 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-5-4 record (good for 32 points).
  • Looking at the 21 times this season the Wild ended a game with only one goal, they have a 3-16-2 record, good for eight points.
  • Minnesota has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (2-5-2 record, six points).
  • The Wild have scored three or more goals in 44 games (38-3-3, 79 points).
  • In the 29 games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 17-9-3 to register 37 points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 18-8-3 (39 points).
  • The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 48 games. The Wild went 24-20-4 in those matchups (52 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames (37-27-14 overall) have posted a record of 9-14-23 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
  • Calgary has earned 40 points (14-2-12) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
  • Across the 13 games this season the Flames ended with only one goal, they have earned seven points.
  • Calgary has 14 points (4-10-6) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Flames have earned 67 points in their 41 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in 34 games and registered 41 points with a record of 17-10-7.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 24-9-6 (54 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents 36 times this season, and earned 34 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
26th 2.75 Goals Scored 2.59 31st
14th 2.89 Goals Allowed 2.91 15th
23rd 27.5 Shots 29.4 6th
26th 29.7 Shots Allowed 28.9 23rd
18th 21.39% Power Play % 20.44% 21st
30th 72.73% Penalty Kill % 76.04% 26th

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