Prior to the puck dropping at 3:00 PM ET in Friday’s game between the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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Flames vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Calgary and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) seven times this season.
• A total of 14 of Columbus’ games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for six goals per game, 0.5 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -122

• The Flames have gone 5-1 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Calgary has had four games with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter and won each of them.
• The Flames have a 55.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +102

• In 19 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off the upset nine times.
• The Blue Jackets have won nine games with moneyline odds of +102 or longer (in 17 such games).
• Columbus has a 49.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Calgary 3

Flames Points Leaders

• One of Calgary’s top offensive options this season is MacKenzie Weegar, who has recorded 13 points in 23 games.
• Having scored five goals and adding eight assists, Rasmus Andersson is a top contributor for Calgary through 23 games.
• Through 23 games, Nazem Kadri has proven himself as an important offensive option for Calgary. He has 12 points (five goals and seven assists).
• In 12 games played this season, Dustin Wolf (8-3-1) has given up 30 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 22 points this season. He has recorded seven goals and 15 assists in 21 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has racked up 20 total points (1.0 per game), with seven goals and 13 assists.
• Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko has 20 points, courtesy of eight goals (first on team) and 12 assists (third).
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 6-5-2 on the season, giving up 41 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 331 saves with an .890 save percentage (46th in the league).

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Calgary vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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