Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 5/22/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-140) Oilers (+116)

Rogers Place is the site where the Edmonton Oilers will meet the Calgary Flames on Sunday in Game 3 of their series. The series is tied 1-1. The line on this matchup has Calgary at -140 while Edmonton is opening at +116. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Calgary Flames were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-3 loss against the Oilers in Game 2. Calgary compiled 22 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Flames were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this loss. In addition, they had 5 chances on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. In the matchup, they converted 3 of the 40 shots they put on net.

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The Flames have had 2,374 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .913. When playing at even strength, the Flames have conceded 164 goals while notching 237 when they are on offense. Calgary Flames opponents have 250 power play opportunities (10th in hockey) and have a total of 42 goals in those chances. For the current campaign, they have racked up 111 points and their points % is .677. Calgary has taken 2,908 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.0%. In terms of their scoring, the Calgary Flames have earned 291 goals (6th in pro hockey) so far this year and have conceded 206. Calgary comes into tonight with 236 power play opportunities and they have tallied 54 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 22.88%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jacob Markstrom. In his career, Markstrom has accounted for 194 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .536. His save percentage is .912 during his 21,614 mins played. Markstrom has seen 10,971 shot attempts against him and has recorded 10,003 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 968 goals against Markstrom in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.69. He has accumulated an overall record of 169-152-43 and got the start in 362 games. Markstrom has taken the ice for 378 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

In Game 2 Edmonton had 6 attempts on the power play in this matchup and recorded 1 goal out of those opportunities. The Oilers tallied 5 goals out of the 40 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the season, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 285 goals, 104 points, and a points percentage of .634. They have permitted 251 goals to be scored by of a combination of 199 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. The Oilers have 224 goals at even strength and 61 goals (7th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 235 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 25.96%. Edmonton has taken 2,790 shots (10th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.22%, while allowing their opponents 2,647 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.37% on the other teams 252 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.5%.

Across the rink you will find Mike Smith between the pipes. Smith is the owner of a career mark of 299-263-78 and has played in 670 games. Smith's rate of quality starts sits at 53.4% and he has 335 quality starting assignments in his career. He has a tally of 17,869 saves out of the 19,589 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .912. The opposition is averaging 2.70 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,720 goals in total. He has made the start in 627 games and has played 38,260 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (+116)

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