swole
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If revenge is for suckers, the Flames will be looking to suck it up against the Wild, who beat them 6-3 in their last meeting.
Calgary brings a 4-7-2 overall mark (2-2-0 in the division) into this game versus a Minnesota team carrying a 6-4-2 record.
Oddsmakers like the Flames in this one, opening the line at 135 in favor of Calgary. They are 4-7-2 this season, while the Wild are 6-4-2.
Jacques Lemaire's troops hosted Columbus last game and came away with a 3-1 win, a game that went under 6. Oddsmakers had them as 240 favorites in that one.
The Flames lost to the Sharks 3-2 as 120 underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.
With the league's #29-ranked offence, Calgary either needs a breakout game or it's up to the defence to keep them in this one. The Flames average just 2.2 goals per game.
Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-4-1 OU in its last 6 games against Calgary
Minnesota is 6-1-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Calgary is 8-4-0 SU in its last 12 games after scoring 1 to 2 goals
Calgary is 1-4-1 OU in its last 6 games against Minnesota
Calgary is 1-7-0 OU in its last 8 at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Vancouver, Wednesday, November 2
Calgary home to Columbus, Thursday, November 3
Calgary brings a 4-7-2 overall mark (2-2-0 in the division) into this game versus a Minnesota team carrying a 6-4-2 record.
Oddsmakers like the Flames in this one, opening the line at 135 in favor of Calgary. They are 4-7-2 this season, while the Wild are 6-4-2.
Jacques Lemaire's troops hosted Columbus last game and came away with a 3-1 win, a game that went under 6. Oddsmakers had them as 240 favorites in that one.
The Flames lost to the Sharks 3-2 as 120 underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.
With the league's #29-ranked offence, Calgary either needs a breakout game or it's up to the defence to keep them in this one. The Flames average just 2.2 goals per game.
Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-4-1 OU in its last 6 games against Calgary
Minnesota is 6-1-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Calgary is 8-4-0 SU in its last 12 games after scoring 1 to 2 goals
Calgary is 1-4-1 OU in its last 6 games against Minnesota
Calgary is 1-7-0 OU in its last 8 at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Vancouver, Wednesday, November 2
Calgary home to Columbus, Thursday, November 3