Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Looking to win big? The Oilers and Flames face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB.
The Oilers are favored in this Pacific division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers odds
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Oilers and Flames did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Oilers have a record of 3-0. The Oilers also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 4 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Edmonton has an puck line record of 6-4 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 9-1 overall in these games.
- Although Calgary has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Flames have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Edmonton has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 5-0.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this game as the 6th seed in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. They have gone 25-15-1 this season, including a 14-8 record against other Western Conference teams. On the road, the Oilers have won 8 straight games and have gone 12-9 this season.
Over their last 10 games, Edmonton has won all 10, and they have won their last 12 games overall. As the favorite, the Oilers have gone 22-10-1 this season, and they have won 9 straight games when favored.
When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 17-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-6 record.
Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 30 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.874%.
At 21-19-5, the Flames are currently 9th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division. In conference matchups, Calgary has gone 14-13 this season. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone 7-3 and have won four of their last five games.
On the year, Calgary has been the underdog in 24 of their 45 games, and they have gone 10-11-3 in those matchups. When playing at home, the Flames are 11-8-1, and they have won three games in a row as the favorite.
On offense, the Flames are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This season, the Flames have a 12-10 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-9 record.
Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 26 games this season. His current record stands at 13-11, and his save percentage is 0.816%.
With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Flames (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Jacob Markstrom – Lower Body – Questionable
- Dennis Gilbert – Upper Body – Out
- Martin Pospisil – Upper Body – Questionable
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
