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The Calgary Flames (5-6-0) and Edmonton Oilers (8-2-2) will meet in the NHL Battle of Alberta tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. EDT at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Oilers are favored at -220 on the moneyline, with the Flames +180 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-115o / -105u).
Let's get into our Flames vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks.
Flames vs. Oilers Prediction
- Pick: Over 6.5
Our Calgary vs. Edmonton best bet is on the over, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Flames vs Oilers Odds
| Flames Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -130 | 6.5 -115o / -105u | +180 |
| Oilers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 6.5 -115o / -105u | -220 |
- Flames vs. Oilers puck line: Flames +1.5 (-130), Oilers -1.5 (+105)
- Flames vs. Oilers over/under: 6.5 (-115o / -105u)
- Flames vs. Oilers moneyline: Flames +180, Oilers -220
- Flames vs. Oilers best bet: Over 6.5
Flames vs. Oilers Preview
The Oilers' overs have been auto-bet this season, and there is no reason to stop now. There have been seven or more total goals scored in each of their past five games, a trend driven by two factors.
First, Edmonton's offense remains the best in hockey. Entering this matchup, the Oilers rank first in goals scored per game, second in power-play percentage and first in shooting percentage.
Second, Edmonton's goaltending has struggled. Specifically, Tristan Jarry has endured a turbulent start with his new team, and he is projected to start once again on Wednesday.
Through five starts, Jarry is 2-2-1 with an .869 save percentage and a 3.53 goals-against average. That said, the Flames' goaltending situation has been even worse.
Dustin Wolf is slated to guard the cage on Wednesday, and he is a good fade candidate. Through his first five starts, Wolf is 1-4 with an .834 save percentage and a 4.86 goals-against average.
He just surrendered six goals in his latest start against the Vegas Golden Knights, and facing the Oilers is an even tougher task.
Best Bet: Flames/Oilers Over 6.5 (-110 at BetMGM | Play to -115)
