Fans betting on NHL look for value at Rexall Place on Saturday as the host Edmonton Oilers battle the Calgary Flames in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Edmonton Oilers in this one found them earlier as -110 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.3-1.8 result in favor of the Flames. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Edmonton will face the 20-20-2 Flames. In totals betting, the Oilers are 23-20-2 in over under betting so far this season while the Calgary Flames are 21-19-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Calgary injuries news.
This game puts the Edmonton Oilers, most recently No. 25 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Calgary Flames, who rate a No. 8 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers No. 24-ranked offense (2.42 goals per game) against a Calgary Flames defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.07 goals per game allowed. The Oilers Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.18% rate while the Flames have a 74% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Calgary won its last outing, a 6-0 result against the Panthers on January 13. Bettors who backed the Flames at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Edmonton was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Sharks. Bettors on San Jose at -195 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Calgary at New Jersey, Tuesday, January 19th
Edmonton at Florida, Monday, January 18th