Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Blue Jackets

The Calgary Flames meet the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, January 13.

For a value bet, head to the Moneyline where you can back the Blue Jackets to beat the Flames. Our prediction is currently on offer at attractive odds of -141.

Calgary Flames got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph occurred on the road at PPG PAINTS Arena when playing Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Coronato and Connor Zary scored one goal each. Goalie Devin Cooley was red hot in the net, stopping 27 shots (.964).

Columbus Blue Jackets won their last game 3-2 (OT). This was a road victory at Delta Center against Utah Mammoth. Charlie Coyle, Dmitri Voronkov and Mikael Pyyhtiae each scored one goal. Goalie Jet Greaves made a total of 25 saves (.926).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames have claimed consecutive wins over the Blue Jackets. Both victories were achieved at Scotiabank Saddledome, with a 3-0 followed by a 5-1 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Flames have won six.

Starting Goalies

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-25-3	3	.897	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-13-8	2.6	.910	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 6.8% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have been giving up 3.0 goals from 31.7 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Mikael Backlund is the top points scorer with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, with Connor Zary racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.01 goal against average with a .904 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Marchenko with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Denton Mateychuk is next best after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.57 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Columbus Blue Jackets at -141 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL clash.

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Key Flames vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Flames have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Coronato Under 2.5 Shots -154

Matt Coronato (Flames) has had Under 2.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -154 that he fails to cover the Shots on Goal line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 2 - 4 Blue Jackets

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Blue Jackets to win 4-2. We can’t pass up the odds of +1400 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Blue Jackets

1-0

Flames

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Flames

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-1

Flames

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1400

3-0

Flames

+4000

Blue Jackets

+3000

3-1

Flames

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1800

3-2

Flames

+950

Blue Jackets

+850

4-0

Flames

+5500

Blue Jackets

+3500

4-1

Flames

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-2

Flames

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Flames

+1050

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Flames

+9000

Blue Jackets

+6000

5-1

Flames

+3400

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-2

Flames

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1500

5-3

Flames

+2500

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-4

Flames

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1800

6-0

Flames

+14000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-1

Flames

+8000

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-2

Flames

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-3

Flames

+3400

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-4

Flames

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-5

Flames

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-0

Flames

+5000

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-1

Flames

+13000

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-2

Flames

+10000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-3

Flames

+7000

Blue Jackets

+5000

7-4

Flames

+7000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-5

Flames

+11000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Flames

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-1

Flames

+11000

Blue Jackets

+12500

8-2

Flames

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-3

Flames

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-4

Flames

+13000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Blue Jackets

+12500

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Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this game, Columbus Blue Jackets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -143 Moneyline betting odds. At +118, Calgary Flames are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +104.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Flames

+118

Blue Jackets

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+195

Tie

+325

Blue Jackets

+108

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-208

Blue Jackets -1.5

+168

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Calgary Flames Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.6
• Blocks: 17
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.4
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 18
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 18.2
• Faceoff Wins : 31.1
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5.4

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