Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

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The NHL Regular Season is underway, and the Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Calgary Flames. The game takes place at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets have a 7-5-0 record and are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Flames are looking to improve their 3-9-2 record and stand 16th in the Western Conference. Both teams will aim to gain momentum in this early season game.

Blue Jackets vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -113, Calgary Flames MoneyLine -105

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a roller coaster in their recent games. They faced a tough loss against the New York Islanders, with a score of 3-2. Despite the loss, Denton Mateychuk and Miles Wood each scored a goal.

The Blue Jackets have shown they can score, as seen in their 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Cole Sillinger was a standout with two goals and one assist. Mathieu Olivier also made an impact with a goal and three assists.

In their victory against the St. Louis Blues, the Blue Jackets secured a 3-2 win. Zach Werenski was key, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Their ability to block shots was evident, matching the Blues with 13 blocks.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames had a recent win against the Philadelphia Flyers, ending the game 2-1. Jonathan Huberdeau was key, scoring both goals. The team had 21 shots on goal and blocked 18 shots from the Flyers.

In a previous game, the Flames faced a loss against the Nashville Predators, with a final score of 4-2. Despite their 35 shots on goal, they couldn’t secure a win. Dustin Wolf, the goalie, made 8 saves on 11 shots but allowed 3 goals.

Another tough game was against the Ottawa Senators, ending in a 4-3 loss. The Flames scored 2 power-play goals but couldn’t surpass the Senators’ 4 goals. Nazem Kadri contributed with a goal and 4 shots on goal in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, take the Columbus Blue Jackets at -113. They are favored over the Calgary Flames, who sit at -105. The Blue Jackets have a slight edge in goals against, ranking 8th compared to the Flames’ 16th. This defensive strength gives them a better chance to win.

For the over/under pick, choose the under 6.0 at -107. Both teams have solid defensive records, with Columbus allowing 34 goals and Calgary 43. The projected score of 3-2 in favor of Columbus indicates a lower scoring game, making the under a reasonable choice.