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Flames vs Oilers: Battle for Playoff Positioning at Rogers Place on Saturday Afternoon

The Calgary Flames (34-26-11) will be facing off against the Edmonton Oilers (41-26-5) at Rogers Place on Saturday afternoon in a key game to determine playoff positioning. The Flames will be looking to bounce back from a recent 5-2 loss to Dallas, while the Oilers are coming off a tough 6-1 defeat against Seattle. Edmonton holds a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games against Calgary and the three-game series is currently tied 1-1. The Oilers are the betting favorite with an opening line of -155, which has since shifted to Edmonton -171. For the best bets in this Flames vs. Oilers matchup, be sure to check the latest predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flames +152 | Oilers -171
• Spread: Flames +1.5 (-170) | Oilers -1.5 (+147)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 63%.

Calgary vs Edmonton Stats

Calgary Flames

In their last game, the Flames had their four-game winning streak snapped by the Stars, leaving them 10th in the Western Conference standings and six points out of the final wildcard spot. Calgary will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive and secure a series win in their upcoming game on Saturday. The team averages 2.61 goals per game and scored two goals on 48 shots in their last game. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the team with 58 points, followed by Nazem Kadri with 56 points and MacKenzie Weegar with 41 points. Defensively, the Flames give up an average of 2.94 goals per game, ranking 14th in the league. Goalie Dustin Wolf saved 14 of 18 shots in the last game and has a 2.67 GAA and .909 save percentage overall. With a power ranking of 20, Calgary is ranked 29th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a season record of 34-26-11.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers recently suffered two consecutive losses following their victory over Seattle. They currently hold the sixth position in the Western Conference standings, trailing behind Los Angeles by just two points. With an average of 3.24 goals per game, Edmonton scored only one goal out of 37 shots in their previous game. Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 101 points, followed by Connor McDavid with 90 points and Evan Bouchard with 57 points. Despite allowing an average of 2.94 goals per game, ranking 14th in the league, Edmonton gave up six goals in their last match and will need to improve defensively to secure a win. Goalie Calvin Pickard made 24 saves out of 29 shots in his last game and holds a record of 17-8-1 with a 2.75 GAA and a .905 save percentage. Both Draisaitl and McDavid are questionable for their upcoming game. The Edmonton Oilers have a power ranking of 1 and rank 7th in offense, averaging 3.27 goals per game, and 14th in defense, giving up an average of 2.92 goals per game. In the last three matchups against Calgary, Edmonton went 2-1-0.

Calgary Flames Showing Strength While Edmonton Oilers Struggle

The Calgary Flames have demonstrated strong performance in their recent games, winning four of their last five matchups. Their offensive prowess is evident, with an impressive 11 goals scored in their last three road games. Additionally, their special teams have been successful, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers have struggled recently, losing three of their last four games. Their defensive performance has been lacking, as they have given up 12 goals in their last three home games. Additionally, their penalty kill ranks 23rd in the league. Considering these factors, the Flames hold a clear advantage over the Oilers. With their superior offensive and special teams capabilities, it is expected that they will outperform Edmonton in the upcoming game. Therefore, a favorable bet would be to take Calgary on the money line.

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