Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames Prediction, NHL Odds
McDavid scored the game winner with less than 5 minutes to go in the Oilers three to two win over Calgary earlier this month.
Oilers vs. Flames 3/15/21 Betting Analysis
The Oilers are the +228 favourite tonight. They lost to the Flames in their first matchup of the year, but have dominated the season series since then winning three straight. The Oilers had a win streak snapped at four games over the weekend, while Calgary has won their last two under its new coaching staff. 66 percent of bettors are taking Edmonton tonight.
Bettors are split on the over/under tonight set at a total of 6. In their four previous matchups they played the over twice but only once in the past three. Calgary has been keeping the scores low recently, playing the under in seven of the last 10 games.
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers captain Connor McDavid has tallied 12 points in the past five games and has been a huge part of the Oilers’ recent hot streak. Against Calgary, he has scored five goals including a game winner as well as five assists in only four games. Leon Draisaitl has also been a force this month, posting 11 points (5Gs, 6As) in seven games. The two combined for 97 points through 30 games this year and are number one and two in the scoring race. Edmonton has been rolling since February 2nd, winning 13 of 19 since then. The streak shot them up into a tie for second place in the North division.
Calgary Flames
Darryl Sutter has coached his new team to two straight wins, beating Montreal in a back-to-back in their home barn. Edmonton now comes to town for a two-game set where the Flames have a record of 7-5 this year. Sean Monahan scored his 200th career NHL goal and added a second in the Flames 3-1 win over the Habs on Saturday night. Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom was the best player in both games against the Canadiens, allowing only one goal in each game and boasting a .956 save percentage. He has struggled this year against the Oilers though, in three games his save percentage is .850 with a goals against average of 4.91.
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