Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/9

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The NHL Regular Season kicks off with the Calgary Flames visiting the Minnesota Wild at the Grand Casino Arena. The Flames enter the game with a record of 4-10-2, looking to improve their standing in the Western Pacific Division. Head Coach Ryan Huska leads the team, aiming to turn around their early-season struggles.

On the other side, the Minnesota Wild hold a record of 6-7-3 as they prepare to defend their home ice. Under the guidance of Head Coach John Hynes, the Wild sit in the Western Central Division. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Flames vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +1.5 (-179), Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+145)

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, where Dustin Wolf made 42 saves. However, they faced a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, despite having 33 shots on goal.

In the offensive lineup, Nazem Kadri has been a consistent performer. Kadri has tallied 11 points in 16 games, including four goals. Jonathan Huberdeau also contributes with eight points in 11 games.

On defense, the Flames have been active in blocking shots and delivering hits. They rank 5th in hits with 370 and 17th in blocks with 226 for the season. Goalie Dustin Wolf has been in the net for 14 games, making 348 saves and allowing 42 goals.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been strong in recent games. They won 5-2 against the New York Islanders, with 26 shots on goal. Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber contributed with goals.

In their game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Wild lost by one goal, ending 3-4. Matt Boldy stood out by scoring two goals. Kirill Kaprizov added an assist in the game.

During the season, the Wild have scored 47 goals, ranking 11th in the league. Their power play is effective with 18 goals, ranking first. They also rank second in shots on goal with 465 shots.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -169. The Flames, as the underdog, have a moneyline of +142. Given the Wild’s stronger offensive stats, including higher ranks in goals and assists, the pick is for the Minnesota Wild to win straight up. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Minnesota.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Wild ranked 11th in goals and the Flames 20th. Considering the offensive capabilities of both teams, the recommendation is to take the over at -111. The projected total is 7 goals.