Flames-Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, Pick, How to Watch

The Calgary Flames will make a quick trip on a back-to-back as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. We're here to share our NHL odds series, make a Flames-Blue Jackets prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.

The Flame defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday. Amazingly, they got off to a great start when Jonathan Huberdeau scored 49 seconds into the game. It was 2-1 Flames later in the period when Tage Thompson scored a powerplay goal to knot it up. It was a 2-2 tie in the third period when Blake Coleman found the back of the net. However, the Sabres tied it a few minutes later when JJ Peterka tied it up. But the Flames took the lead for good when Adam Ruzicka found the back of the net. Significantly, Daniel Vladar made 24 saves for the victory in his first start of the year.

The Blue Jackets fell 4-0 to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday. Unfortunately, they could not muster anything on offense. A bad second period doomed them. Ultimately, Soence Martin made 24 saves and allowed four goals. The Jackets went 3 for 5 on the penalty kill. Sadly, they won only 33 percent of their faceoffs. The Blue Jackets took 23 shots on goal while leveling 13 hits and blocking 10 shots.

The Flames and Blue Jackets split the season series in 2022-2023. Amazingly, the Flames have gone 7-1 over eight games against the Blue Jackets while also going 5-2 over the last seven games in Columbus. Johnny Gaudreau will face his former team for the third time. Significantly, he notched two assists last season.

Here are the NHL Odds, courtesy of FanDuel. 

NHL Odds: Flames vs. Blue Jackets Odds

Calgary Flames: -1.5 (+162)

Columbus Blue Jackets: +1.5 (-196)

Over: 6.5 (-120)

Under: 6.5 (-102)

How to Watch Flames vs. Blue Jackets

Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT

TV: ESPN+

Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)