Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Preview and Odds - 05/18/2022

Game Time: 9:30 pm ET, Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Venue:  Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Oilers +140, Flames -160; Over/Under:  6 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Oilers +140, Flames -160; Over/Under:  6 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Oilers +125, Flames -155; Over/Under:  6 goals

 

Edmonton Oilers:  49-27-6 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

Calgary Flames:  50-21-11 (1st place, Pacific Division)

 

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Edmonton Oilers:  7-2-1 last 10

Calgary Flames:  5-4-1 last 10

 

 

 

The Oilers are coming into this game finishing the regular season with 104 points, a 49-27-6 record overall, and they were 28-12-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming into this one on 2 game winning streak. Their last loss was against the Kings in game 5 of their last series while their 2 wins since then came against the Kings in game 6 and in their last game which was also game 7 of that series. They won that game at home 2-0. Connor McDavid and Cody Ceci each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Zach Hyman led the team in shots on net in that game with 7. Mike Smith was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 0 goals on 29 shots with 29 saves and a 1.000 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 238 goals this season averaging 2.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 246 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game. 

 

 

The Flames are coming into this game finishing the regular season with 111 points, a 50-21-11 record overall, and they were 25-9-7 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They have won 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one off of a win in their last game. Their last loss was against the Stars in game 6 of their last series while their 3 wins in that span came against the Stars in game 4, game 5, and in their last game which was also game 7 of that series. They won that game at home in OT 3-2. Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew Tkachuk, and Tyler Toffoli each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Noah Hanifin led the team in shots on net in that game with 9. Jacob Markström was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 28 shots with 26 saves and a .928 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 248 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 254 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game. 

 

 

The Flames are coming into this game as a favorite with the current betting odds. They played well in their last round but they played much better in their away games than they did at home. Their offense has started to score more goals near the end of that series though and Markstrom has been playing very well to keep them in their games. They are going up against an Oilers team that found themselves on the verge of elimination but managed to stay alive and win the series in 7 games. They played very well in their last game winning a low scoring game that they shut out the Kings in. Both of these teams hate each other though as they play in the same province and this will surely be a heated series between the two. Both have been playing well but the advantage goes to the home team here and they were the better team during the regular season anyway. The best bet here is on the Flames to win this game.

 

Oilers Flames Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Wednesday, May 18, 2022 (9:30 pm ET start time) is Flames 5 Oilers 4.

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Edmonton Oilers: 126-98 (+9.5 Units) ML in all games. 40-23 (+12.2 Units) ML off a home win. 40-20 OVER off a home win.

Calgary Flames: 121-104 (-19.5 Units) ML in all games. 32-25 (-6.1 Units) ML off a home win. 25-17 OVER after playing a home game.

 

 

Edmonton Oilers:  None.

Calgary Flames:  C. Tanev (D) Ques Thurs - Lower Body. S. Monahan (C) out for season - Hip.

 

 

 

“It feels good to do it in that fashion. There is always a lot of talk about the defensive side of the game, so for our group to step up in a big moment and play like that in a 2-0 win with (goalie Mike Smith) playing great and contributions from everyone, it feels good.” - Connor McDavid on their shutout after their win against the Kings in game 7 on Saturday.

 

 

“I don’t get too excited about it. Not many guys have done it and not many get the opportunity to do it. It’s what you coach for, to win the series.” - Darryl Sutter after his team’s win against the Stars in game 7 on Sunday.

 

 

 

LW Draisaitl, Leon

C McDavid, Connor

RW Yamamoto, Kailer

LD Nurse, Darnell

RD Ceci, Cody

G Smith, Mike

 

LW Gaudreau, Johnny

C Lindholm, Elias

RW Tkachuk, Matthew

LD Hanifin, Noah

RD Andersson, Rasmus

G Markström, Jacob

 

 

Points: C. McDavid (123)

Goals: L. Draisaitl (55)

Assists: C. McDavid (79)

GAA: M. Smith (2.81)

 

Points: J. Gaudreau (115)

Goals: M. Tkachuk (42)

Assists: J. Gaudreau (75)

GAA: J. Markstrom (2.22)

 

Coaches:

Edmonton Oilers: Jay Woodcroft (Interim)

Calgary Flames: Darryl Sutter (2nd season)