Blue Jackets vs Flames Prediction and NHL Tips - 21 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 20, 2023, 10:47PM | Published: Oct 19, 2023, 9:09PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Blue Jackets vs Flames, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Flames
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Columbus-Calgary NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Flames a 60% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Flames: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $2.30, Flames $1.69
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.53), Flames -1.5 ($2.67)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.05
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Blue Jackets at $2.30. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Flames at $1.69.
The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Flames, with odds of $1.53 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Flames (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.67.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.05.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jackets vs Flames: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Calgary at $1.69 with PointsBet (60% probability)
- Line: Flames -1.5 at $2.67 with bet365
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.05 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Our Blue Jackets vs Flames predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Flames -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Blue Jackets vs Flames: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Columbus vs Calgary on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Flames: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs Flames? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Calgary's Elias Lindholm is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Flames.
Lindholm has a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Flames star has a 38.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 5.2% probability
- Patrik Laine: 4.9% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.7% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.6% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.2% probability
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Lindholm: 7.6% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 5.3% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 5.2% probability
- Andrew Mangiapane: 4.2% probability
- Walker Duehr: 3.9% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Patrik Laine: 29.7% probability
- Boone Jenner: 29.2% probability
- Justin Danforth: 27.5% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 25.8% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 25.3% probability
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Lindholm: 38.9% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 29.2% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 26.5% probability
- Andrew Mangiapane: 24.5% probability
- Walker Duehr: 22.8% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Columbus vs Calgary match-up at Nationwide Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets for betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blue Jackets vs Flames: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Flames at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames
- Date: Saturday 21 October 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Columbus vs Calgary are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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