The Edmonton Oilers will head to Calgary to take on the Flames in this Pacific Division matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. eastern from the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Edmonton Oilers have lost four of their last five games and have struggled to stop opposing offenses from high-scoring games. The Calgary Flames have won three of their last four, and it is their offense that seems to have turned a new corner, scoring at will.
Before making our NHL picks today, let’s take a look at the NHL odds and the NHL stats to provide an Oilers vs Flames betting analysis.
Last Game Records
The Oilers took on the Vancouver Canucks in their last game. They started hot out the gate, scoring two goals in the first period while not allowing Vancouver to score at all.
Down 0-2, the Canucks turned it on in the second period scoring two goals of their own and not allowing the Oilers to score. The third period was all Canucks as well, as they would go on to score three more goals causing the Oilers to lose by a score of 2-5.
The Flames were in Anaheim for their last game against the Ducks. Both teams were able to score a single goal in the first period, making it 1-1 heading into the second.
The Flames would score one in the second, and the Ducks would answer with a goal of their own in the third, making it 2-2 at the end of regulation. The Flames were able to score a goal at the halfway mark of the overtime, giving them the 3-2 victory.
Matchup Information
Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Betting Analysis
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have been solid on the road this season, coming in with a 9-6-1 record when traveling. In their last five away games, the Oilers are 2-2-1.
Up until their most recent game that was a push, the Oilers had been over the goal total in seven of their last eight games. In their last five away games, the Oilers have been over the goal total in four of them.
This is only the second time this season that the Oilers have had a four-day break from hockey. In their last NHL matchups after a four-day break, the Oilers lost to the Kings 1-3.
The Oilers come into tonight’s game as one of the best offensive teams in all of hockey. While their spot in the NHL standings may not reflect it, currently 5th in their own division, the Oilers can score goals with the best of the best.
The Oilers are averaging 3.60 goals per game this season which is third in all of hockey. They are averaging 3.4 in their last five games. In their last five home games, they are averaging 4.2 goals per game.
Where this team gets tripped up is their lack of defense and goaltending. The Oilers are giving up 3.46 goals per game which is 24th in the NHL. In their last five games, they are giving up 4.0 goals per game.
Connor McDavid has the best NHL player stats in all of hockey, with total points to lead the Oilers and everyone else in the NHL. He has scored 30 goals and assisted on 36 others.
Stuart Skinner has been the main goaltender for the Oilers. He has a record of 10-9-0 and is giving up 2.90 goals per game. In his last five starts, he has a record of 2-3 and has given up 15 goals.
Calgary Flames
The Flames have been very similar at home this season, coming in with a 10-6-1-1 record when playing at home. In their last five home games, the Flames are 3-1-0-1.
The Flames are also on quite the over streak, going over in six of their last eight games. In their last five home games, the Flames have been over on four of them.
This is the Flames’ first four-day break since the season has started. Look for this to help clear up their NHL injury report, as they will have some time to rest and treat any ailments they may have.
The Flames are a much more balanced hockey team. Offensively, as a team, the Flames are averaging 3.11 goals per game, which is 18th in the league. The Flames are averaging 4.0 goals in their last five games.
Defensively the numbers look about the same as Calgary has given up 3.03 goals per game this season which is 15th in the league. They have given up 3.2 goals per game in their last five games.
Eli Lindholm is leading the offense in total points with 32. He has scored 11 goals and assisted on 21 others to get to 32 total points. Lindholm has recorded 14 points in their last ten games.
Jacob Markstrom is the Flames’ main goaltender. He has a record of 11-8-2 and is giving up 2.84 goals per game. He comes into this game on a three-game win streak.
Updates
Neither team has had to deal with a ton of injuries this season. With the long break that they are coming off of, it looks as if both NHL teams should be close to full strength, only down the players that have already missed a significant amount of time as it is.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are the moneyline favorite for tonight’s game, with odds at -140. The Flames’ odds are at +120.
The Flames have a puck line of -1½ with odds at +170. The Oilers are +1½ with odds at -200.
The goal total for this game is at 6½. The over has odds of -135, and the under has odds of +115.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Betting Prediction
Looking at the NHL schedule today, this game should be one of the higher-scoring games on the slate. After looking at all of the Oilers vs Flames betting analysis, there are two NHL picks in this game that instantly pop out.
The first pick for this game is over the total goals. Both offenses seem to be playing their best hockey and should be able to blow past the 6½.
The second pick, after looking at the Oilers vs Flames betting analysis, would be the Calgary Flames moneyline. The home team has won both of the matchups in this series so far and have been able to win significantly.
Final Oilers vs. Flames Prediction: 5-3 Flames
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