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Blue Jackets vs. Flames prediction: Why Calgary is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [11/5/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Calgary Flames will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, starting at 9:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Flames as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Flames game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Flames prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Flames 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Flames a 51% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Flames odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+215) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -115 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-134) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Flames picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | -102 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -134 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blue Jackets +1.5 at the spread.
Blue Jackets vs. Flames player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Flames?
According to our model, Nazem Kadri is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Flames.
Our projections give Kadri a 33.1% chance of scoring a goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the star is a 6.2% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 28.7% |
| Adam Fantilli | 27.5% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 27.0% |
| Kent Johnson | 26.1% |
| Zach Werenski | 23.2% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 33.1% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 29.7% |
| Matthew Coronato | 24.6% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 23.5% |
| Blake Coleman | 22.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.2% |
| Adam Fantilli | 5.0% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.8% |
| Zach Werenski | 4.5% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 6.2% |
| Nazem Kadri | 6.2% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 4.7% |
| Matthew Coronato | 4.3% |
| Blake Coleman | 3.9% |
Blue Jackets vs. Flames game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Flames and Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames
- Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
Conclusion
We predict the Flames, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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