Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 10/29/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Rogers Place is where the Edmonton Oilers (1-5-1) will compete against the Calgary Flames (2-5-1) on Sunday.

The Calgary Flames were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-0 loss against the Blues their last time on the ice. Calgary garnered 17 penalty minutes in this contest. The Flames left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. Additionally, they had 2 chances on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. In the matchup, they went home without being able to finish on any of the 27 shots they put on goal.

With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have earned 17 goals (24th in pro hockey) so far this season and have conceded 28. For the year, they have tallied 5 points and their points % is .313. Calgary steps onto the ice with 26 power play chances and they have scored 3 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 11.54%. When playing at even strength, the Flames let the opposition score 25 goals while earning 14 on offense. Calgary has tried 254 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 6.7%. The Flames have seen 230 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .878. Calgary Flames opponents have totaled 31 power play opportunities (5th in professional hockey) and have scored 3 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Jacob Markstrom. In his career, Markstrom has compiled 224 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .526. He has a save percentage of .909 during his 25,384 mins on the ice. Markstrom has had 12,683 shots against him and he has 11,533 saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,150 goals versus Markstrom in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.72. He has earned a record of 193-177-56 and he has gotten the start in 426 games. Markstrom has taken the ice for 443 contests over the course of his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, Edmonton played the Rangers in an outing where the Oilers ended up losing by a final of 3-0. The Oilers tallied 0 goals of the 29 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play chances in this one but didn't put one in the back of the net.

So far this season, the Edmonton Oilers have earned a total of 17 goals, 3 points, and a points percentage of .214. They have allowed 30 goals to be scored by way of 23 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Oilers have accumulated 10 goals at even strength and 7 goals (9th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 27 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 25.93%. Edmonton has put up 217 shots (15th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 7.83%, while allowing their opponents 214 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 74.07% on their opponents 27 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 86.0%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Jack Campbell protecting the net. Teams are averaging 2.75 goals per contest and he has surrendered 450 goals in total. Campbell's rate of quality starts comes out to 50.9% and he has earned 83 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 163 games and his ice time sits at 9,819 mins. Campbell has earned a career mark of 93-51-18 and has been in goal for 175 games. He has accounted for 4,517 stops out of the 4,967 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .909.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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