Wild vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Nov. 9

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The Minnesota Wild (6-7-3) take on the Calgary Flames (4-10-2) at Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild took down the New York Islanders 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Flames are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Sunday's hockey action.

In the last 10 outings for the Flames (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has allowed 25 goals. They have registered 35 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (8.6%).

Wild vs. Flames Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Wild 4, Flames 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Wild (-176)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild (6-7-3 overall) have a 2-3-5 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the five games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-1-3 record (good for five points).
  • In the four games this season the Wild registered only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
  • Minnesota has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Wild have scored three or more goals in 10 games (6-2-2, 14 points).
  • In the five games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 2-2-1 record (five points).
  • In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 1-2-2 (four points).
  • The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 5-5-1 to record 11 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 4-10-2 record this season and are 1-2-3 in contests that have needed overtime.
  • In the four games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
  • This season the Flames scored only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • Calgary has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Flames have scored at least three goals six times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-2-1).
  • Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 1-5-1 (three points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 3-5-1 to record seven points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
19th 2.94 Goals Scored 2.19 32nd
28th 3.56 Goals Allowed 3.25 23rd
10th 29.1 Shots 28.3 14th
26th 30 Shots Allowed 30.3 28th
4th 31.03% Power Play % 12.28% 30th
26th 70.59% Penalty Kill % 77.19% 19th

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