The visiting Columbus Blue Jackets hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at Scotiabank Saddledome against the Calgary Flames.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Calgary sat as 120 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.5-0 victory for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Columbus Blue Jackets have seen them go 43-29-5 so far this season, while the Flames are at 35-32-10. In totals betting, the Calgary Flames are 37-38-2, while the Blue Jackets are 36-41. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Columbus injuries news.
The Blue Jackets - Flames odds would favor the Blue Jackets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Calgary is rated No. 29 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Columbus is at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Calgary Flames No. 26-ranked offense (2.66 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.74 goals per game allowed. The Flames Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.14% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 77.39% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 7-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Oilers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -130 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Calgary lost its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Kings on March 26. Bettors who backed the Kings at -257 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Columbus is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Columbus's last 15 games
- Columbus is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Calgary is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Calgary is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at Vancouver, Saturday, March 31st
Calgary home to Edmonton, Saturday, March 31st
