Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

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The Calgary Flames are set to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Flames have a season record of 19-22-4 and are led by Head Coach Ryan Huska. They rank 13th in the Western Conference. The Blue Jackets, coached by Rick Bowness, hold a 19-19-7 record and are 16th in the Eastern Conference.

Flames vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +118, Columbus Blue Jackets -140

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames recently played against the Pittsburgh Penguins, where they secured a narrow win with a score of 2-1. Matt Coronato and Connor Zary each scored a goal in the game. Rasmus Andersson contributed with an assist, while the team managed 25 shots on goal.

In their game against the Boston Bruins, the Flames lost 4-1. Connor Zary was the lone scorer for the Flames in that outing. Despite having 29 shots on goal, they couldn’t find the net more than once.

The Flames have been active on the ice with a high number of hits and blocks in their recent games. They rank 10th in both shots on goal and hits for the season. On defense, Dustin Wolf has been a key player, with a total of 840 saves this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been busy on the road recently. In their last game, they beat the Utah Mammoth 3-2. Kirill Marchenko played well, getting two assists and four shots on goal.

Before that, the Blue Jackets faced the Colorado Avalanche and lost 4-0. Despite the loss, goalie Elvis Merzlikins made 27 saves. The team struggled to find the net, with no goals scored.

Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski have been standout players for the Blue Jackets. Marchenko has 16 goals and 21 assists this season. Werenski, a defenseman, has 16 goals and 31 assists, showing his importance to the team’s offense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the favorites with a moneyline of -140 against the Calgary Flames at +118. The Flames have scored fewer goals and assists this season compared to the Blue Jackets. Based on these stats, the pick is for the Columbus Blue Jackets to win the game with a projected score of 4-3.

The current total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -124 and the under at +102. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but their defense has allowed a fair number of goals. Considering these factors, the recommendation is to go with the over 6.0, expecting a combined score of around 7 goals.