Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

The Flames and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Flames in a Western conference matchup.

CALGARY FLAMES VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

• Based on projections, we have the Jets coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Jets on the moneyline
• The Jets should also cover at -1.5

Taking a Look at the Flames Chances in Winnipeg

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped them to 21-16-7 this season. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game, and Edmonton added another at 11:48 in the first period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 6. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They managed to tie the game at 2-2 in the third period, but the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win.

Calgary’s offense produced 2 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year.

Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 4th on Mantha’s goal. Kevin Bahl earned his 5th assist on Sharangovich’s goal. The Flames had 22 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up the first two goals in their previous game against the Oilers. They also allowed two more late in the 3rd period, including a power-play goal and an empty-netter. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?

The Jets improved to 31-12-3 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Down 2-0 early, the Jets rallied with seven different players scoring. They took the lead for good with Alex Iafallo’s goal at 15:57 in the third period, and added two empty-netters to seal the victory.

Winnipeg’s offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 victory over Tampa Bay. The Jets added two empty-net goals, with Nikolaj Ehlers netting his 9th of the season and Cole Perfetti following with his 4th.

Winnipeg had 7 different goal scorers, including Dylan Samberg’s 3rd of the year. Alex Iafallo scored his first goal of the season on a power play. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th on Perfetti’s empty-netter.

Winnipeg’s defense gave up the first two goals of the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they held Tampa Bay scoreless over the final 6:51 to secure the win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 86.7%.