For the upcoming matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Flames vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Calgary and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6.5 goals) nine times this season.
• A total of 16 of Columbus’ games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Flames (2.52) and the Blue Jackets (3.61).
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -142

• The Flames have gone 5-1 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Calgary has been a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter in only two games this season, and won both.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Flames have a 58.7% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +119

• In 19 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off the upset nine times.
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +119 or longer, they have won seven games out of 14 opportunities.
• Columbus has a 45.7% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 4, Columbus 3

Flames Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Calgary, Nazem Kadri has put up 15 points.
• Rasmus Andersson has five goals and nine assists for Calgary to compile 14 total points (0.6 per game).
• Calgary’s scoring effort is aided by Jonathan Huberdeau’s 14 points. He’s contributed six assists.
• Across 13 games played, Dustin Wolf has a goaltending record of 8-4-1. During those games, he’s allowed 34 goals while recording 378 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has recorded 18 assists and eight goals in 23 games, good for 26 points.
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 24 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and provided 14 assists in 23 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) this season.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 8-5-2 in 15 games this season, conceding 46 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 386 saves and an .894 save percentage, 40th in the league.

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Calgary vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Time: 9:00 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: Calgary, Alberta
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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