Flames vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 26 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 26, 2024, 2:09AM | Published: Jan 25, 2024, 12:06AM
The Calgary Flames will sqaure off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Flames vs Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Flames vs Blue Jackets
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Calgary-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Flames a 63% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are shown here:
- Head to Head: Flames $1.51, Blue Jackets $2.88
- Line: Flames -1.5 ($2.31), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.73)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.94, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Flames at $1.51 and the Blue Jackets at $2.88.
The Flames are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.31 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.73.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Flames vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.88 with Betfair (2.6% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.73 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (53% probability)
While the Flames have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Flames vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Calgary vs Columbus on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Flames vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Flames vs Blue Jackets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Calgary's Yegor Sharangovich is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Blue Jackets.
Sharangovich has an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star has a 38.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 8.0% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 7.5% probability
- Blake Coleman: 6.9% probability
- Elias Lindholm: 5.7% probability
- Mikael Backlund: 4.3% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.1% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 4.1% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 4.0% probability
- Boone Jenner: 3.9% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 3.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 38.1% probability
- Blake Coleman: 36.1% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 33.9% probability
- Elias Lindholm: 31.1% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 23.5% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 24.1% probability
- Cole Sillinger: 23.6% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 23.6% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 21.9% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 20.3% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Calgary vs Columbus game at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Flames and Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Calgary Flames vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday 26 January 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Calgary vs Columbus predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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