Edmonton Oilers (0-2) vs Calgary Flames (2-0)
Game Info: Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -196 / Calgary Flames +155 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 13th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 2-0-0 this year after they defeated the Flyers by a score of 6-3 on Saturday night. Calgary led 2-0 after the first period, but they only led 3-2 in the third, before they were able to pull away for the win. The Flames were outshot by a total of 40-32, recorded 29 hits, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Huberdeau scored two goals and two assists, while Kadri added two goals and three shots on goal. Wolf stopped 37 out of 40 shots, which was good for a .925 save percentage.
Calgary defeated Vancouver by a score of 6-5 in their first game, so the offense has looked very strong to open the season. I don’t love the Calgary goaltending situation and they have allowed eight goals through two games, but it won’t matter if the offense can continue at this pace. The Flames will take on the Blackhawks and Kraken after this game.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 0-2-0 this season after they lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 5-2 on Saturday. Edmonton tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the next three goals in the game for the loss. The Oilers outshot Chicago by a total of 38-20, recorded nine hits, and went 1-3 on the power play, but they did allow three power-play goals. Draisaitl and Perry had a goal each, while McDavid added an assist. Pickard stopped 15 out of 20 shots, which was good for a .750 save percentage.
Edmonton lost their first game against Winnipeg by a score of 6-0, so it is safe to say the Oilers were not ready to play coming into this season. The Oilers started last season very slowly as well, but things did pick up after the coaching change. Edmonton has a ton of talent, but they clearly are experiencing a letdown to start the year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Flames
- The Flames have lost six of their last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have won five of their last six games against the Flames.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in seven of their last nine games as favorites against the Flames.
- The Flames have lost the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last four games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Oilers’ last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Flames and Oilers at Rogers Place.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games as home favorites against the Flames.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 13 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in 14 of the Oilers’ last 15 games as home favorites against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Weegar has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last three games.
- Andrei Kuzmenko has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Oilers.
- Martin Pospisil has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (5.50).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (20.0).
- The Calgary Flames rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (62.50%).
- The Calgary Flames rank T1st in the league for power-play goals this season (3).
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup with plenty of momentum after picking up another win on Saturday, and they will try to take advantage of the slow-starting Oilers. Edmonton has been outscored 11-2 to start the season, but a big rivalry game with the Flames might be exactly what they need to bounce back. The Oilers have way more talent than Calgary and even though I don’t love Skinner, I would still prefer Edmonton’s goalie situation. Take Edmonton to win by at least two goals here.