Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/26/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+138) Flames (-163)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the site where the Calgary Flames (38-17-8) will attempt to beat the Edmonton Oilers (36-24-5) on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has Edmonton at +138 and Calgary is coming in at -163. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 win over the Sharks the last time they stepped on the ice. Edmonton accounted for 4 penalty minutes for this contest. The Oilers had a solid offensive performance in the victory. Additionally, they had 2 power play chances and were able to net 2 goals. In the game, they converted 5 of the 41 shots they put on net.

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With regard to scoring goals, the Edmonton Oilers have notched 219 goals (6th in the league) for the season and have conceded 206. For the season, they have scored 77 points and their points percentage comes in at .592. Edmonton has accumulated 193 power play chances and they have scored 49 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 25.39%. While playing at even strength, the Oilers have conceded 158 goals while having 170 on the offensive side of the ice. Edmonton has taken 2,180 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.1%. The Oilers have had 2,054 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .900. Edmonton Oilers opponents have tallied 201 power play opportunities (6th in the league) and have scored 48 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Mike Smith. Opponents have tallied 1,701 goals versus Smith in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.71. Smith has been involved in 660 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is .912 in his 37,685 minutes on the ice. He has a mark of 290-262-78 and he started in 618 games. For his professional hockey career, Smith is sitting with 327 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .529. Smith has seen 19,254 shots against him and he has 17,553 saves.

In their last contest, Calgary squared up with the Sharks in a game where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-3. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest and scored 1 goal out of those attempts. The Flames tallied 3 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

The Flames have 174 goals at even strength and 42 goals (15th in hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has tried 2,254 shots (6th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.58%, while allowing their opponents 1,851 shots. For the season, the Calgary Flames have 216 goals, 84 points, as well as a points percentage of .667. They have a tally of 176 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 23.86%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 85.41% on the other teams 185 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 91.7%. They have granted a total of 153 goals to be scored by of a combination of 126 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they were shorthanded.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Daniel Vladar defending the goal. Vladar has compiled a career record of 11-7-2 and has been in goal for 21 games. Vladar's quality start rate sits at 52.6% and he has made 10 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 527 stops out of 586 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .899. His opponents are averaging 2.98 goals per game and he has given up 59 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 19 games and has played for a total of 1,188 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary (-163)

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