Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 11/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (-145) Flames (+125)

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-5-0) are on their way to Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday where they will attempt to defeat the Calgary Flames (3-9-2). The line on this matchup has Columbus at -145 while Calgary is priced at +125. The total is set at 6.5.

The Columbus Blue Jackets will need a bounce back game after taking a 3-2 defeat against the Islanders in their previous game. Columbus earned 4 penalty minutes in this game. Furthermore, they had 4 power play tries but weren't able to score. The Blue Jackets left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. For the game, they netted 2 out of the 22 shots they put on goal.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Columbus Blue Jackets have notched 39 goals (17th in pro hockey) so far this year and have given up 36. For the current campaign, they have scored 14 points and their points percentage comes in at .583. Columbus has accumulated 30 power play chances and they have notched 5 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 16.67%. While playing at even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed the opponent to score 24 goals while notching 34 when they are on offense. Columbus has taken 383 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. The Blue Jackets have seen 408 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .912. Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have earned 36 power play opportunities (24th in the NHL) and have a total of 12 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Jet Greaves. Greaves has taken the ice for 27 contests during his NHL career. He has amassed an overall record of 13-12-2 and he was named the starter in 26 games. Opponents have been able to score 70 goals versus Greaves in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.69. Greaves has seen 905 shots taken against him and has accrued 835 saves. His save percentage currently is at .923 in his 1,128 minutes between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Greaves is sitting with 19 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .731.

When they were on the ice last, Calgary played the Flyers in a matchup where the Flames took home the win by a tally of 2-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal. The Flames netted 2 goals of the 21 shots on goal they pursued.

The Flames have racked up 23 goals at even strength and 7 goals (25th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Calgary has attempted 392 shots (3rd in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 7.65%, while allowing their opponents 414 shots. On the season, the Calgary Flames have a total of 30 goals, 8 points, in addition to a points percentage of .286. They have granted a total of 47 goals to be scored by of a combination of 35 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 52 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 13.46%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.36% on their oppositions 53 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.6%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Dustin Wolf in net. Opponents are averaging 2.81 goals per contest and he has allowed 228 goals in total. Wolf's rate of quality starts sits at 54.3% and he has qualified for 44 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has started in 81 contests and has played 3,790 minutes. Wolf has earned a career record of 40-31-10 and has been in goal for 83 games. He has accrued 2,132 stops out of 2,360 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .903.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Columbus (-145)

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