How to Pick the Oilers vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats
The Edmonton Oilers (33-19-2) host the Calgary Flames (27-25-5) on Saturday, February 24, with the Oilers coming off a defeat in their last game and the Flames a win. The Flames are underdogs on the road, at +153, and the Oilers are -185.
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Oilers vs. Flames Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- A total of 27 Edmonton games this season have gone over Saturday's over/under of 6.5 goals.
- A total of 30 of Calgary's games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
- The total for this game (6.5) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Oilers (3.56) and Flames (3.07).
- These two teams concede a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one's over/under.
Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -185
- In the 47 times this season the Oilers have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 30-17 in those games.
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -185 or shorter, Edmonton is 18-6 (winning 75.0% of the time).
- Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Oilers' implied win probability is 64.9%.
Flames Moneyline: +153
- Calgary has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 30 times).
- When the Flames' moneyline odds are +153 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
- Calgary has a 39.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Calgary 2
Oilers Leaders
- Connor McDavid has been important to Edmonton's offense this season, registering 87 points in 52 games.
- Having scored 28 goals and adding 42 assists, Leon Draisaitl is a top contributor for Edmonton through 54 games.
- Edmonton's scoring effort is aided by Zach Hyman's 70 points. He's contributed 20 assists.
- Stuart Skinner (25-12-2) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Edmonton.
Flames Points Leaders
- Nazem Kadri is an important part of the offense for Calgary, with 50 points this season. He has recorded 20 goals and 30 assists in 57 games.
- Blake Coleman has made a big impact for Calgary this season with 44 points, thanks to 22 goals and 22 assists.
- Calgary's Yegor Sharangovich has 38 points, courtesy of 20 goals (second on team) and 18 assists (seventh).
- Jacob Markstrom has a 19-15-2 record this season, with a .914 save percentage (14th in the league). In 36 games, he has 969 saves, and has given up 91 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Oilers' Schedule
Flames' Schedule
Edmonton vs. Calgary Game Info
- Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
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