Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/6/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (-155) Flames (+128)

Scotiabank Saddledome is the site where the Calgary Flames (34-36-5) will try to defeat the Edmonton Oilers (45-24-5) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Oilers at -155 while the Flames are opening at +128. The betting total is set at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers had a rough game after their 5-0 defeat against the Stars their last time out. The Oilers had a below average offensive performance in the loss. In the game, they walked away having not converted any of the 35 shots they put on net. They also had 4 power play attempts but weren't able to score. Edmonton accrued 16 penalty mins in this game.

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When at even strength, the Oilers have conceded 164 goals while notching 202 on offense. Edmonton Oilers opponents have earned 238 power play opportunities (10th in the league) and have earned 49 goals in those attempts. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 262 goals (5th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have given up 213. Edmonton has taken 2,501 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the year, they have recorded 95 points and their points percentage is .642. The Oilers have had 2,104 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .899. Edmonton has tallied 222 power play chances and they have added 60 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 27.03%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Stuart Skinner. In his professional hockey career, Skinner has compiled 66 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .584. His save percentage is at .910 for his 6,800 minutes played. Skinner has had 3,393 shots against him and has garnered 3,087 saves. Opponents have been able to score 306 goals against Skinner in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.70. He has earned an overall record of 69-34-10 and he has started in 113 games. Skinner has been involved in 118 matchups during his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, Calgary squared up with the Jets in a game where the Flames took the loss by a score of 5-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing and scored 1 out of those chances. The Flames scored 2 goals of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Flames are sitting with 191 goals at even strength and 38 goals (26th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has put up 2,338 shots (17th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.79%, while allowing the opposition 2,254 shots. For the season, the Calgary Flames have earned a total of 229 goals, 73 points, and a points percentage of .487. They have permitted 244 goals to be scored by way of 202 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 231 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 16.45%. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.08% on the other teams 222 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jacob Markstrom defending the goal. Teams are averaging 2.72 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,255 goals overall. Markstrom's rate of quality starts comes out to 52.9% and he has 246 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has been a starter 465 games and has played 27,677 minutes. Markstrom holds a lifetime mark of 215-193-57 and has been in goal for 482 contests. He has accounted for 12,551 stops out of the 13,806 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .909.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (-155)

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