The set-up: The Flames are atop the Pacific Division as they come out of the X-Mas break, despite a three-game losing streak. Winnipeg leads the Central and the overall Western Conference standings with 50 points. Calgary averages 3.43 GPG and it's allowing 2.73. Calgary's middle of the road on both the power play and penalty kill though. Winnipeg averages 3.53 GPG and it allows only 2.78. Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is 3-1-0 with a 2.17 GAA lifetime vs. the Flames.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but the Jets are 8-0 in their last eight when playing on three or more days rest, while Calgary is just 1-5 in its last six in the same position. The Jets are 24-10-2 at home and I believe they'll find a way to get the job done on Thursday night as well.

10* play