Flames vs Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s NHL Game

Mikael Backlund has been firing shots at will, and he'll continue his shooting ways against Minnesota.

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Ryan Gilbert • Betting Analyst
Nov 23, 2024 • 10:19 ET • 4 min read

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The Calgary Flames have come out of the gate hot this season, and they’ve been even better at home with an impressive 8-3-0 record.

My Wild vs. Flames predictions expect center Mikael Backlund to keep firing away on November 23.

Flames vs Wild prediction

My Flames pick
Mikael Backlund Over 2.5 shots on goal (-115 at BET99)

My Flames analysis
Veteran center Mikael Backlund has put up some respectable numbers for the Calgary Flames so far this season. He only has nine points in 20 games but he’s been shooting the puck a ton as of late.

Backlund has gone Over 2.5 shots on goal in seven of his last eight games for a total of 29 SOG in that span. He’s been fantastic at home with six, five, and four shots in the last three games.

The Wild have done a decent job of limiting shots on goal this season, but they’ve also had a few dud games. They just allowed 31 shots to the Oilers in Edmonton on Thursday night and now continue their road trip in Calgary. 

Backlund has been firing a ton of shot attempts over his last eight games with 11, seven, four, seven, zero (at Vancouver), eight, six, and eight since November 5. Those last three games all came at home.

Flames vs Wild same-game parlay (SGP)

Mikael Backlund Over 2.5 shots on goal

Flames moneyline

Under 5.5

The Flames aren’t strangers to being home underdogs. They’ve been dogs in six of their 11 games in Calgary, including five of the last six — winning in all but one.

This should be a low-scoring game between two of the best defensive teams in the league.

Filip Gustavsson (9-3-2, 2.07 GAA, .926 SV%) is an under-the-radar Vezina Trophy candidate, and Dan Vladar has been a respectable backup for the Flames. He has a .922 SV% in his last four outings.

Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies.

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Flames vs Wild odds

Flames vs Wild live odds

Flames vs Wild opening odds

  • Puck line: Calgary +1.5 (-210) | Minnesota -1.5 (+170)
  • Moneyline: Calgary +125 | Minnesota -145
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)

Odds courtesy of BET99

Flames vs Wild trend

The Calgary Flames have hit the moneyline in 26 of their last 45 games at home (+2.30 Units / 4% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Flames vs. Wild.

How to watch Flames vs Wild

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Date: Saturday, 11-23-2024
Puck drop: 4:00 p.m. ET
TV: SNW

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