Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Wild

The Calgary Flames square off against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 29.

The Wild should be able to outscore the Flames in 60 minutes and our prediction is to therefore side with the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is a tempting -137 should you wish to follow suit.

Calgary Flames suffered a fourth consecutive defeat when losing 4-3 (OT) in their previous game. This was at home to Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Matt Coronato, Hunter Brzustewicz and Jonathan Huberdeau scored one goal apiece.

Minnesota Wild won their last game, beating Chicago Blackhawks at home. It was a 4-3 (SO) win at Xcel Energy Center. Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek and Yakov Trenin scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames triumphed 4-1 when they last played the Wild. This head-to-head was played at Scotiabank Saddledome. It’s been six Flames wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Devin Cooley (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-6	2.7	.909	0
23/24	2-3-1	4.98	.870	0

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-15-6	2.7	.903	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have been giving up 3.0 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 97.1%.

Yegor Sharangovich is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Connor Zary racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.65 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

The Wild have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 28.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.8 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Kaprizov with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, while Quinn Hughes is next in line after registering 14 points, 1 goal and 13 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.31 GAA with a .886 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Minnesota Wild to beat their opponents in 60 minutes when it comes to this NHL encounter. Especially as odds of -137 are available for this value pick.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Flames vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Flames have lost their last 4 games.
• Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Flames have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 57.8% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Minnesota to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then make a selection on the Match Winner & Goals lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vladimir Tarasenko Over 1.5 Shots -145

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -145.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 2 - 4 Wild

Let’s go for the Wild to win 4-2, a bet which is available at +1300. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Wild

1-0

Flames

+5500

Wild

+4500

2-0

Flames

+5500

Wild

+4000

2-1

Flames

+1600

Wild

+1300

3-0

Flames

+4500

Wild

+2400

3-1

Flames

+2400

Wild

+1500

3-2

Flames

+1000

Wild

+800

4-0

Flames

+6000

Wild

+2800

4-1

Flames

+2200

Wild

+1150

4-2

Flames

+2000

Wild

+1300

4-3

Flames

+1300

Wild

+1000

5-0

Flames

+11000

Wild

+4500

5-1

Flames

+4000

Wild

+1700

5-2

Flames

+2500

Wild

+1300

5-3

Flames

+3000

Wild

+2000

5-4

Flames

+2500

Wild

+2000

6-0

Flames

+2500

Wild

+6600

6-1

Flames

+10000

Wild

+3500

6-2

Flames

+5000

Wild

+2200

6-3

Flames

+4500

Wild

+2500

6-4

Flames

+6600

Wild

+4500

6-5

Flames

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-0

Flames

+6000

Wild

+10000

7-1

Flames

+6000

Wild

+6000

7-2

Flames

+13000

Wild

+5500

7-3

Flames

+9000

Wild

+4500

7-4

Flames

+9000

Wild

+6000

7-5

Flames

+13000

Wild

+10000

7-6

Flames

+14000

Wild

+12000

8-0

Flames

+14000

Wild

+14000

8-1

Flames

+14000

Wild

+10000

8-2

Flames

+14000

Wild

+9000

8-3

Flames

+14000

Wild

+10000

8-4

Flames

+14000

Wild

+10000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Wild

+14000

9-2

Flames

+14000

Wild

+14000

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Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild 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.

Minnesota Wild have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -200 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 67% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Calgary Flames are trading at +164.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -130.

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Moneyline

Flames

+164

Wild

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+270

Tie

+350

Wild

-127

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-164

Wild -1.5

+128

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Should you be more interested in a specific player, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out goalie and player props that focus on performance rather than the game lines and final score. For example Goaltender Saves and Powerplay Points.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Calgary Flames Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 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 5 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 1 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 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 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 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 20.8
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 18.4
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 23.1
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 18.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 21.1
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 7.8
• Faceoff Wins : 21.3
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

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