LiontipsWinnipeg vs. Calgary. NHL Match Prediction
Command Analysis
Current form
In recent years, Winnipeg has been successful in the regular season, but has repeatedly failed in the playoffs. The Jets ended their last run for the Stanley Cup in the first stage, losing to Colorado in five games, although they managed to finish the regular season in second place. Now the team looks very confident and leads the standings in the Western Conference, but the prospects for the championship title are still unclear. Scott Arniel charges recently lost to Calgary (1:3) and Utah (2:5), and then only beat Colorado in overtime (3:2 OT).
One of the recent offenders has already managed to get revenge - on January 25, the Jets won a confident home victory over Utah with a score of 5:2. Col Perfetti scored a hat trick, although before that he played 11 matches without scoring any goals. Having won the first time in four matches in regulation time, Winnipeg will try to build on this success in the confrontation with Calgary, to whom they also recently had to lose.
Disqualifications and injuries
Adam Lowry misses game with injury, Josh Morrissey questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Winnipeg averages 8.06 penalty minutes per game.
The Jets are getting sent off about four times a game.
- Winnipeg has a 46-30 goal-to-goal ratio in the first period.
The Air Army reliably works in its own zone within the first twenty minutes and remains with a minimum number of goals conceded
Current form
Calgary is looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and so far the team has managed to stay in the top eight. The team currently ranks eighth in the Western Conference, three points ahead of its closest pursuer, Vancouver. The Flames also have a game in hand. In 47 games, the Calgary team has managed to earn 55 points despite scoring only 130 goals, the worst result among the first 12 teams in the West.
The visitors have played their last matches quite well. After away losses to St. Louis (1:2, 1:4), Ryan Huska managed to get his players to pull themselves together. This paid off - the last three matches ended in confident victories for the Flames. The Canadian team managed to beat serious opponents - Winnipeg (3:1), Buffalo (5:2) and Minnesota (5:4). Now the club has a chance to win a second away victory over the Jets.
Disqualifications and injuries
Justin Kirkland, Anthony Mantha and Connor Zary will be unable to help their team in the upcoming match. Kevin Bahl is questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Calgary gets 10 minutes of penalty time
Lights are removed on average at least five times per match
- Calgary has only a 72.3% power play neutralization rate
The team has been poor in the penalty kill all season and ranks 29th in the league in that regard.
Trends
Bet 2nd period: Calgary win
This bet has played in the last two head-to-head matches
3.75Bet 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
This bet has played in two of the last four away matches
1.77Tip and bets
Both teams managed to improve their defensive play, which is why they managed to achieve positive results in the last matches. Most likely, the opponents will take the upcoming match seriously and will not allow any failures in defense. In the last face-to-face confrontation, only three goals were scored. We think that this time the defense will prevail over the attack. We recommend betting on the total under.
Our prediction is total under six goals at 1.67
Bet on the outcome
Winnipeg leads the Western Conference standings, but the Jets have not shown championship play in all of their recent games. Calgary players understand perfectly how to act against today opponent, and recently won an away victory. It is not a fact that they will be able to win again today, but the Flames will definitely impose a serious fight on their competitor.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (+1.5) on Calgary for 1.80
Third period bet
Calgary often bets on the third period. For example, the team won the match against Buffalo in the final period, scoring three unanswered goals. Most likely, the Flames will perform well in the final twenty minutes this time too.
Our prediction: Calgary will not lose in the third period at 1.70
