Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

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The Calgary Flames will take on the Minnesota Wild in an NHL regular season game. The Flames have a record of 21-25-6 and play in the Western Pacific Division. Their head coach, Ryan Huska, will be looking for a win at the Grand Casino Arena.

The Wild, with a record of 30-14-10, are in the Western Central Division. They are currently ranked second in their division. Head coach John Hynes will lead his team on their home ice, where they have been strong this season. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Flames vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -215, Calgary Flames MoneyLine +180

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They have lost four of their last five games, with their only win coming against the New York Islanders. In their most recent game, they lost to the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 despite outshooting them 35-21.

In the last game, Matt Coronato was a standout for the Flames with a goal and an assist. Jonathan Huberdeau also contributed with a goal against the Ducks. The Flames have struggled to convert their shots into goals, scoring only once on the power play in recent games.

Goalie Dustin Wolf has been busy in net, facing a high number of shots. He allowed four goals against both the Ducks and the Penguins in recent games. The Flames will need to tighten up their defense and get more offensive support to turn their fortunes around.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild recently won against the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 4-3. Joel Eriksson Ek had a strong game with one goal and one assist. Yakov Trenin also contributed with a goal and six hits.

In the game against the Florida Panthers, the Wild lost 4-3. Kirill Kaprizov stood out with a goal and an assist, while Matt Boldy added another goal. The team managed two power play goals but fell short in the end.

Earlier, the Wild defeated the Detroit Red Wings with a 4-3 victory. Kirill Kaprizov was key with two goals and an assist. Mats Zuccarello also contributed with two goals and an assist, helping the team secure the win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. The Wild have better rankings in goals and assists, which gives them an edge. The moneyline for Minnesota is -215, while Calgary’s is +180. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Wild. Based on these factors, picking the Minnesota Wild to win straight up is recommended.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. The combined goaltending stats suggest a close contest, with both teams having similar goals against. The projected score of 4-2 results in a total of 6 goals. Considering the line and projected score, the recommendation is to pick the over at 6.0 (-107).