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Calgary vs. Minnesota: NHL Match Prediction
Two teams from the leading group of the Western Conference will play each other in Canada on November 24. Calgary has surprised with its results so far and is among the best clubs without a strong attack. Minnesota plays better than others in defense and is three points behind Winnipeg, which currently occupies first place. The Wild are not easy in matches against the Flames. Will they be able to beat Ryan Huskey charges this time? We tell you in the forecast for the meeting
Command Analysis
Calgary Flames
CanadaCurrent form
The Canadians climbed to fourth place in the conference standings after beating the Rangers (3:2) in the last game. Now Calgary has 25 points after 20 starts and excellent prospects for the current calendar year. The hosts should not relax under any circumstances, because only four points separate them from ninth place in the West. Before the victory over the Cops, Ryan Huskey charges achieved success in matches against Nashville (2:0) and the Islanders (2:1, B). In the match against Artemi Panarin squad, the Flames really wanted to score and made 49 shots on the opponent goal. However, only three of them achieved the desired goal, which cannot satisfy the team coaching staff.
The Alberta club may not have a strong offensive game, but they are one of the best in the league in terms of their actions in their own half of the ice. Calgary defense is in peak form, having allowed seven goals in the last five games. Dustin Wolfe has regained his status as the Canadians' first goalie. The American goalie has stopped 92.55% of shots and made one shutout in 11 games.
Rasmus Andersson remains the Flames' offensive leader. He is only 133rd in the league top scorers list and has earned a modest 12 points (5+7) in a month and a half of the regular season. Jonathan Huberdeau is just picking up the pace and has so far contributed to only 11 goals (6+5) for his team. Judging by everything, the Canadian will become the Flames' best player in the very near future.
Disqualifications and injuries
Anthony Mantha will not take part in the upcoming fight.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Calgary allows its opponents at least 30 shots
The "Lights" play on counterattacks, so it is not surprising that the opponent, acting first number, often makes more shots
- Calgary gets 8.75 penalty minutes
The Flames are statistically penalized at least four times per game.
Minnesota Wild
USACurrent form
Minnesota continues its winning streak on the road and it is thanks to this that it has moved up to second place in the West. The Wild have 29 points after 19 starts, while the Wild are the best team in the conference in away play. John Hynes' men are in excellent shape and lose points more often in Minneapolis than on the opponents' rinks. And now, after losing to Dallas on the ice of the Xcel Energy Center arena, the visitors first won in Missouri against St. Louis (4:2), and then confidently dealt with Edmonton in the province of Alberta (5:3). Despite the fact that Jared Spurgeon team conceded first, this did not prevent them from scoring five goals against the Oilers and taking a well-deserved two points.
Along with Canada Winnipeg, Minnesota is the club with the most reliable defense in the conference. The Greens allow only 2.42 goals per game, and Filip Gustavsson has demonstrated excellent play in the last line in tandem with league veteran Marc-Andre Fleury. Together, these goalies have reflected 91.5% of attacks on the Wild territory.
Kirill Kaprizov is considered one of the most talented hockey players on the planet today for good reason. He currently shares the top spot in the league scoring list with Nathan MacKinnon and has 34 points (13+21) in the goal+pass system. The Russian is ahead of the Canadian because he scores more, so Kirill can be called the most productive forward in the NHL at the moment.
Disqualifications and injuries
Matt Zuccarello will not play in Canada on November 24.
Interesting trends for betting
- Minnesota wins 47.7% of faceoffs per game
The Wilds haven't been doing their best at the point and are losing most of their faceoffs.
- The Wild are receiving 6.47 penalty minutes per game.
The visitors play with sufficient discipline and are rarely sent off more than three times per match.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In four of Minnesota previous five games, the first period was scoreless.
1.90Bet 3rd period: Calgary with handicap (0)
The Canadians have won in the third period in their last three games.
2.03Tip and bets
Calgary plays well at home in November and continues to beat strong opponents. The team from the province of Alberta is reliable in its own half of the ice and constantly improves in the final periods of regulation time. Minnesota is very strong on the road, but the visitors do not always lack the necessary attitude. Most recently, the Wild lost in Chicago, although few could believe in the Hawks then. We think that Ryan Huskey charges will continue to bend their line and will be able to repel the Wild. We suggest betting on the hosts' double chance.
Prediction - Calgary will not lose at 1.70
Bet on individual total
Calgary plays great defense and almost never concede at home. The Canadians have allowed their opponents to score only four goals in their four previous starts. Ryan Huskey men will try to tie their opponents' hands and feet this time and not let Minnesota easily enter the attack zone. Let play a bet on the total of the second under.
We take Minnesota individual total under three goals for 1.75
Total Bet
Most games involving Calgary are not productive. The team from the province of Alberta plays with an eye on its own goal and rarely allows opponents to freely dispose of the puck in its own zone. Minnesota is similar to the hosts in terms of style of play, so expecting a large number of goals in such a pair is not very logical. Let play a bet on the total under goals.
We bet on a total of less than six goals for 1.62
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