Back Oilers and the Odds Against Flames
Fifteen thousand seven hundred ninety-five days.
Five hundred eighteen months and 29 days.
Forty three years, two months and 29 days.
Those numbers account for the total number of days that the Edmonton Oilers-Calgary Flames Battle of Alberta rivalry has existed. Including Saturday’s match at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
This may be one of more lopsided contests in the rivalry’s history. Edmonton has won 12 in a row and climbed to third in the Pacific Division, sixth in the Western Conference, 12th in the NHL Picks and looks like the Stanley Cup contender it was expected to be prior to the season.
The Oilers will face a Flames team that has lost 24 of 45 games this season and there is a belief that general manager Craig Conroy may hold a fire sale at the trade deadline.
All of which is why the Oilers are Betus.com.pa’s best bet.
Oilers vs Flames Game Information
- Game: Oilers (25-15-1) vs Flames (21-19-5).
- Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Day/Time: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 p.m. ET
- Oilers vs Flames Live Stream: NHL.com
The Edmonton Oilers (25-15-1) are -156 moneyline favorites as they attempt to extend their 12-game winning streak when they visit the Calgary Flames (21-19-5) on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Scotiabank Saddledome. The game airs at 10 p.m. ET on CBC, CITY, TVAS2, and SN. The over/under is 6.5 in the matchup.
Oilers vs Flames Odds and Spreads
Oilers vs Flames Betting Trends
- Calgary has won four-of-its-last-five-games.
- Calgary has won five-of-its-last-six-games against Western Conference competition.
- Edmonton has won 10-of-its-last-11-games on the road.
- Edmonton has won four straight as a -151 to -200 favorite.
- Calgary has won four-of-its-last-five games when its opponent allowed two-or-fewer goals in its previous game.
- Calgary has lost 10-of-its-last-12-games as a +110 to +150 underdog.
- The under is 4-0 in Edmonton’s last four games contested on Saturdays.
- The under is 6-0 in Edmonton’s last six games.
Over/Under Pick: Over 6½ (-130)
Want to hear a secret? Edmonton was one of the NHL’s best analytic teams when the decision was made to fire then-head coach Jay Woodcroft in mid-November due to a season-opening stretch in which it lost 10 of 13. Since replacing Woodcroft with Kris Knoblauch, Edmonton still resides among the league’s best analytic teams. The difference is that the Oilers are winning games now.
Pick Against the Spread Oilers -1½ (+160)
Want to hear another secret? Edmonton’s 28.07 shots against per average is fourth in the NHL.
Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-156)
Edmonton’s 34.3 shots per game average leads the league, and its 3.51 goals per game is fourth in the league.
Player Prop Pick: Zach Hyman, an anytime goal scorer (+120)
One last secret. Edmonton’s leading goal scorer is Zach Hyman, who has 27 in 40 games. He’ll add to those totals against the Flames.
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Oilers vs Flames Prediction
The Edmonton Oilers will blow out the Calgary Flames, 5-2.
Questions of the Day
Which player will score the most points in the Oilers-Flames game?
In 38 career games against Calgary, McDavid has burned the Flames for 53 points (29 goals and 24 assists), an average of 1.39 points.
Which NHL prop bets offer the best value for the current week?
Take Hyman at +120 as an anytime goal scorer.
