Wild vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Dec. 4

Two squads at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Minnesota Wild (third in the Western Conference at 15-7-5) and the Calgary Flames (16th in the Western Conference at 9-15-4), square off on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

The Flames' offense has scored 27 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 27 goals. They have registered 32 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (18.8%). They are 5-3-2 over those games.

Wild vs. Flames Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Flames 4, Wild 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Flames (-102)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

• The Wild have a 15-7-5 record overall, with a 6-5-11 record in contests that have required overtime.
• Minnesota is 4-1-4 (12 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
• Looking at the six times this season the Wild finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-3-2 record, good for four points.
• Minnesota has finished 3-2-1 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering seven points).
• The Wild are 11-2-2 in the 15 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 24 points).
• In the nine games when Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-2-2 record (12 points).
• When it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 4-2-3 (11 points).
• The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 11-5-2 to record 24 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have a 9-15-4 record this season and are 2-4-6 in contests that have needed overtime.
• Calgary has earned four points (1-3-2) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Flames scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
• When Calgary has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-5-0 record).
• The Flames have scored three or more goals 10 times, earning 14 points from those matchups (6-2-2).
• This season, Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in nine games and picked up five points with a record of 2-6-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 4-8-2 (10 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 5-6-2 to register 12 points.

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Wild vs. Flames Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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