Flames vs. Wild Prediction
One of the better matchups in the NHL on Tuesday night will take place in Minnesota where the Wild will host the Flames at 8:00 p.m. ET. With the home side listed as slight favorites and the total sitting at 6 goals, what’s the best bet when it comes to this matchup?
Game Snapshot
051 Calgary Flames (-106) at 052 Minnesota Wild (-114); o/u 6
8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Calgary Flames DFS Spin
Jacob Markstrom made 22 saves on 25 shots during Saturday’s 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. Markstrom did not have the best performance in this matchup, as he allowed three goals on 25 shots to end his night with a save percentage of .880. He allowed one goal in the first and then two goals just over a minute apart in the third period. A win in this game boosts Markstrom’s record up to 24-11-5. The 32-year-old now has eight wins in his past nine starts.
Minnesota Wild DFS Spin
Cam Talbot will be between the pipes on Tuesday versus Calgary. Kaapo Kahkonen was lit up for five goals on 33 shots by the Flames on Saturday in a 7-3 loss. Meanwhile, Talbot has had his share of struggles as well lately. He has lost his past three outings, while allowing 13 goals on 98 shots. Talbot has a 19-11-1 record this year with a 2.94 GAA and .910 SV% in 31 appearances.
Flames vs. Wild Betting Prediction
The Flames are 6-2 in their last eight games versus the Wild, including 5-2 in their last seven games in Minnesota. They’re also 9-1 in their last 10 games following a win, are 8-1 in their last nine games versus Western Conference foes and are 14-3 in their last 17 games overall. On the other side, the Wild is just 1-5 in its last six games overall and is 1-5 in its last six games when playing the second game of a home-and-home situation.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: CALGARY FLAMES -106
