Flames vs Oilers Prediction 10/8/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 8th 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 went 41-27-14 last year and they finished with 96 points, which was fourth in the Pacific Division and tied for eighth in the Western Conference. Calgary started the season red hot by winning five of their first six games, including a 6-5 win in overtime against Vancouver in their opener. The Flames were in the playoff race down the stretch and they won 11 of their last 16 games, but came up just short in the standings. Last year, Calgary scored 220 goals, which was ranked 29th in the NHL, while they allowed 236 goals against, which was ranked 15th. 

In the preseason, Calgary went 3-5 overall, but they did lose four of their last five games. The Flames got wins over Edmonton and Seattle (twice), while they lost to Edmonton, Vancouver (twice), and Winnipeg (twice). Calgary had to be disappointed that they missed the playoffs last year, but they ended the season playing well and will try to continue that momentum here. The Flames do return Nazem Kadri, who will be one of their leading scorers, but they need quite a few players to step up to give him support. Calgary will have Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley has their goalies to start the year. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers were 48-29-5 last season and they finished with 101 points, which was third in the Pacific Division and sixth in the Western Conference. Edmonton really struggled to start their season, but they started to turn the season around in late November. The Oilers did make the postseason and they defeated the Kings in six games, the Golden Knights in five games, and the Stars in five games, before losing to Florida in the Stanley Cup Finals. Last season, Edmonton scored 259 goals, which was ranked 11th in the NHL, while they allowed 235 goals against, which was ranked 14th. 

In the preseason, Edmonton went 4-4 overall, but did lose three of their last five games. The Oilers got wins over the Flames, Jets (twice), and Canucks, while they lost to the Flames, Kraken (twice), and Canucks. Edmonton has found plenty of success over the last two years, but they continue to push for a Stanley Cup win. The Oilers will have McDavid, Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, and Bouchard leading the charge once again this year. Edmonton will also have Skinner and Pickard back as their goalie options to start the season. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

The Oilers have won eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Flames have lost seven of their last eight Wednesday night games.
The Oilers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last nine road openers.
The Flames have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

Eleven of the Flames’ last 12 season openers have gone OVER the total goals line.
Each of the last four night games between the Flames and Oilers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Four of the last five night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games.
The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in three of the Oilers’ last four home games.
Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 home games against the Flames.
Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

Mikael Backlund has scored a goal in four of the Flames’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
Matthew Coronato has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Blake Coleman has recorded an assist in four of the Flames’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Flames vs Oilers Prediction 

This may be the first game of the regular season for both of these teams, but there will be plenty of energy in this rivalry game. Edmonton has the talent advantage in this matchup, but it will be interesting to see how they start the season with last year’s disappointing end. Calgary has an interesting roster in my opinion and while they may surprise me, I don’t love them here. Take the Oilers by at least two goals in this contest.