Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild 3/7/23 – Calgary Flames will travel to Xcel Energy Center to take on the Minnesota Wild. Calgary currently holds a record of 27-23-13 while Minnesota has an overall record of 36-21-6 this season. These teams have met twice already this season, with each side winning one matchup. However, in Tuesday’s matchup Minnesota was the favorite team in betting lines to add another victory on their record.
Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Xcel Energy Center
Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Betting Odds
Flames
Moneyline: +118
Puckline: +1.5 (-200)
Total: 5.5 over (+121)
Wild
Moneyline: -147
Puckline: -1.5 (+170)
Total: 5.5 under (-133)
Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Analysis
Calgary Flames is on the back end of a two-game road trip. Their offense has struggled recently, scoring three or fewer goals in nine of the last 10 games. They rank 20th in goals per game and second in shots per game. Calgary’s defense has been excellent, while goaltending has been above average. They rank 14th in goals against per game and second in shots against per game, sitting fifth in the Pacific division seven points behind Winnipeg Jets for the final Wild Card spot. If Calgary wants to make the postseason, their offense and goaltending must both play better down the stretch.
Minnesota Wild was an underdog in their last game, yet they came out on top 3-0 against Calgary Flames. Recently, Minnesota has struggled on offense. They scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games and rank 26th for goals per game and 18th in shots per game. On defense, Minnesota ranks fourth with goals against per game and ninth in shots against per game this year. Minnesota is in second place in the Central division and they hold a four-point lead over rivals Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche. With that said, Minnesota still has enough talent on offense to make some noise in the playoffs – just needing their offense to step up.
Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Against the Spread
Flames are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. Flames are 0-4 in their last 4 Tuesday games. Flames are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Flames are 1-8 in their last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Flames are 1-6 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
The Wild are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Wild are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Wild are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Wild last 6 vs. Western Conference. Under is 6-2 in Wild last 8 vs. Pacific.
Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Free Pick
For the Wild this season, defense and goaltending have both been excellent. Calgary will have difficulty scoring against Minnesota as they come off of a road back-to-back. According to the top NHL betting sites, Minnesota will come out on top in this matchup.
Free Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+170)
