Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 1/20/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

The Calgary Flames (21-18-5) will go up against the Edmonton Oilers (24-15-1) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win against the Maple Leafs their last time on the ice. Edmonton accumulated 2 mins in the box in this contest. They also had 1 power play try but didn't net one. The Oilers had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the win. In the game, they finished 4 out of the 32 shots they put on net.

Edmonton Oilers opponents have 138 power play opportunities (14th in the NHL) and have come away with 26 goals in those attempts. The Oilers have had 1,123 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .894. Edmonton has attempted 1,373 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.2%. While playing at even strength, the Oilers let the opposition score 93 goals while having 108 on offense. Edmonton has accumulated 128 power play chances and they have tallied 32 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 25.00%. For the year, they have accumulated 49 points and their points percentage sits at .613. In reference to scoring goals, the Edmonton Oilers have accounted for 140 goals (12th in the league) on the year and have surrendered 119.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Stuart Skinner. Skinner has taken the ice for 94 games during his pro hockey career. He has earned a win-loss record of 55-29-6 and he started in 90 games. Opponents have notched 245 goals versus Skinner in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.71. Skinner has had 2,717 shots against him and he has 2,472 saves. His save percentage is at .910 during his 5,424 mins in the crease. In his career, Skinner has 53 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .589.

When they were on the ice last, Calgary opposed the Coyotes in an outing where the Flames notched a win by a mark of 3-2. The Flames earned 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this game and notched 1 out of those tries.

Calgary has taken 1,393 shots (7th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.98%, while allowing the opposition 1,312 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.56% on the other teams 136 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.7%. They have a tally of 139 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 13.67%. The Flames have accumulated 120 goals at even strength and 19 goals (26th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 135 goals to be scored by of a combination of 114 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Calgary Flames have tallied 139 goals, 47 points, in addition to a points percentage of .534.

For the opposition you will find Jacob Markstrom in goal. He has a tally of 12,076 stops out of 13,277 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .910. Markstrom has earned a career mark of 205-184-57 and has been in goal for 463 games. He has been a starter 446 games and has played for a total of 26,577 mins. Markstrom's quality start percentage sits at 52.9% and he has earned 236 quality starts in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,201 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Edmonton

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