The Calgary Flames are set to host the Winnipeg Jets in a battle between two of the best teams in the NHL thus far.

The Flames have surprised and impressed many with their 5-1-1 record while their counterparts, the Jets, are the only undefeated team remaining.

Despite Winnipeg’s ability to limit opposing attacks, my Flames vs Jets predictions see one of Calgary’s best weapons doing damage in this matchup.

Let’s take a closer look with my NHL Pick for Saturday October 26.

Flames vs Jets Prediction

My choice of Flames
Andrei Kuzmenko More than 0.5 points (-140 to BET99)

My analysis of Flames

Andrey Kuzmenko continues to be a priority target at home. He has at least one point in seven of his last 10 games in Calgary, during which he has accumulated 13 points.

He skates on the first offensive line alongside Nazem Kadri And Martin Pospisil. They posted good metrics together, generating 3.63 expected goals per 60 minutes of play at 5v5.

Although the trio hasn’t spent much time as a unit this season, last year’s data suggests it’s no coincidence that they were so dangerous offensively early on.

They played 135 minutes last season and their numbers over that sample were just as powerful. They helped create 3.74 expected goals per 60 minutes, which was the best rate ever among any player. Calgary Flames‘ 11 most used line combinations.

THE Winnipeg Jets are off to a superb 7-0 start, but things aren’t as clear cut as they seem. The Jets rank 24th in expected goals allowed at 5-on-5, but sixth in goals allowed.

Even given the caliber of their goalies, they won’t continue to win every night – and give up so few goals – while their opponents have their share of chances.

Kuzmenko and his teammates should be able to cause the Jets problems at even strength. Kuzmenko also skates on the number one power play unit, where he is the focal point. He leads the Flames in power play time on ice and is tied for first on the team in points.

The Jets rank 23rd in expected goals on the PK, so they’re likely to give up opportunities there as well.

If Kuzmenko can help create chances at 5-on-5 and on the power play, I like the chances of one of them ending up in the back of the net.

Parlay in the same match Flames vs Jets (SGP)

Andrei Kuzmenko More than 0.5 points

Nazem Kadri More than 0.5 points

Martin Pospisil Over 1.5 shots

We go into full correlation mode and support the Kuzmenko line for a good night at the office.

Kadri plays with Kuzmenko 5-on-5 and on the power play, and one’s success is closely tied to the other’s. Kadri has points in 14 of his last 20 games in Calgary and has 24 points in that span. The Flames have always put their line in good situations to produce.

Pospisil ranks third on the Flames in shot attempts per 60 minutes of play at 5-on-5. He’s a willing shooter who wreaks havoc around the net. I like that he’s taking advantage of the increased ice time playing alongside two of Calgary’s best forwards.

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Flames vs. Jets odds

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Flames vs. Jets opening odds

• Puck Line: Winnipeg -1.5 (+181) | Calgary +1.5 (-208)
• Money line: Winnipeg -139 | Calgary +123
• More/Less: Over 6 (-108) | Under 6 years (-106)

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