The Calgary Flames (1-0-0) and Edmonton Oilers (1-0-0) meet Saturday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flames at Oilers, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Flames opened the season with a 5-3 win over the defending-champ Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Calgary had a shorthanded goal, 2 even-strength goals and 2 power-play goals in the victory.
The Oilers also won their regular-season opener 5-3, topping the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday. Edmonton erased a 3-0 deficit, with Connor McDavid posting a hat trick.
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Flames at Oilers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Flames -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Oilers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flames +1.5 (-240) | Oilers -1.5 (+190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -140 | U: +112)
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Flames at Oilers projected goalies
Jacob Markstrom (1-0-0, 3.00 GAA, .880 SV%) vs. Jack Campbell (1-0-0, 3.01 GAA, .917 SV%)
Markstrom wasn’t tremendously sharp, stopping 22 of his 25 shots in the opener against Colorado. He was 2-2-0 with a 3.54 GAA and an .884 SV% in 4 starts against the Oilers last season.
Campbell allowed 3 goals on 36 shots against Vancouver. He was a little shaky early on, allowing 3 quick goals, but he rebounded nicely once the offensive support started.
As a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, “Soup” went 1-1-0 with a 2.94 GAA and .895 SV% in 2 starts against the Flames last season.
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Flames at Oilers picks and predictions
Prediction
Flames 6, Oilers 4
Moneyline
The FLAMES (-105) are a solid value in this first installment of the Battle of Alberta this season. The difference is in net, as I give the edge to Markstrom over Campbell, especially with the latter getting his 1st taste of this rivalry.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Flames +1.5 (-240) will cost you well more than twice your potential return, and that’s just too expensive. If you like Calgary, just play it straight up for a much better value.
PASS.
Over/Under
The OVER 6.5 (-140) is a little expensive but worth the price. The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 meetings in this rivalry series.
Playing the alternate line of OVER 7.5 (+160) is a little more risky but a solid value. We should see plenty of offense in this one.
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