Flames vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - October 20, 2023

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:00PM ET as the Calgary Flames square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Dimers' prediction for Friday's Flames vs. Blue Jackets matchup, plus the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Flames vs. Blue Jackets

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Flames-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 60% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

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Flames vs. Blue Jackets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-185), Flames -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +126, Flames -142
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs versus the Flames, with -185 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +126. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -142, where you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Flames vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 @ +160 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Flames @ -142 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Flames -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Flames vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Flames vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Flames vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Flames and Blue Jackets.

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According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Elias Lindholm is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Lindholm a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Flames star is a 38.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 7.6% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 5.3% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.2% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 4.2% probability
• Walker Duehr: 3.9% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 5.2% probability
• Patrik Laine: 4.9% probability
• Justin Danforth: 4.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.6% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 38.9% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 29.2% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 26.5% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 24.5% probability
• Walker Duehr: 22.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 29.7% probability
• Boone Jenner: 29.2% probability
• Justin Danforth: 27.5% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 25.8% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 25.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Flames vs. Blue Jackets on Friday October 20, 2023.

Flames vs. Blue Jackets Preview

Friday's action between the Blue Jackets and Flames at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Friday October 20, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

This comprehensive game preview centers around our Flames vs. Blue Jackets prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are made after 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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