Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Oilers vs. Flames NHL Odds
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(36-24-5) Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames (39-17-8)
Date: Saturday March 26th
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Oilers +125 | Flames -130 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Oilers +1.5 -175 | Flames -1.5 +175
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
UPDATE: Mikko Koskinen now confirmed for EDM and Jakub Markstrom confirmed for Calgary.
We have ourselves a good ol’ battled of Alberta in this one folks. If you’re a hockey fan right now, in the last couple seasons these have been must see TV as you well know.
The Oilers under Jay Woodcroft have suddenly caught fire and are kicking it into high gear as they know missing the playoffs in year 7 of the McDavid and Draisaitl era is not an option.
The Flames have been one of the best teams in hockey wire to wire so far and are picking up steam at the right time as well. Both these teams hate each other, and with Shore, Kane and Kassian all expected to be in the lineup tonight I expect some firework.
So, let’s take a deep dive into this one and see what side needs it. I think most of us hockey handicapper lean Flames at home for obvious reasons. Can the Oilers spoil?
We shall see.
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 6-3-1 in their last ten and 12-5-1 under their new head coach Jay Woodcroft. This impressive run has sling shotted them back into the contention in the Pacific as the Golden Knights continue their landslide out of the playoff race.
Both Mike Smith and Mikko Koskinen to their credit have responded to critics and have been playing to an acceptable level, to put it nicely. Oilers fans still rightfully wanted the need addressed at the deadline, but due to cap restraints Holland had a relatively quiet day on Monday picking up some depth on forward and defence.
Mike Smith gets the start tonight in this one.
Calgary Flames
The Flames are an identical 6-3-1 over that same span and look poised to be serious cup contenders this spring. Unlike the Oilers, they do not lack consistent goaltending.
Daniel Vladar gets the nod for the Flames in this one and he has been an exceptional backup for Markstrom. He posts a 2.84 GAA and .904 save %.
That is quality starter territory. The Flames are also 6th in the league in goals per game with 3.44 and 2nd in the league in shots on goal per game so Mike Smith is in for a busy night.
NHL Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 games.
- Edmonton are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
- Edmonton are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Calgary.
- Edmonton are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
- Edmonton are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Calgary.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games this season.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- Calgary are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary’s last 7 games against Edmonton.
- Calgary are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- Calgary are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Edmonton.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Calgary’s last 12 games played on a Saturday.
Free Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames NHL Prediction:
It stings for me to go on record picking the Flames over the Oilers as a life long Edmonton fan, but as an impartial handicapper, give me the Flames at home moneyline.
Simple fact, Mike Smith very bad.
Overview 4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Flames -130
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