Flames vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 21 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 21, 2024, 3:10AM | Published: Jan 20, 2024, 12:33AM
The Calgary Flames will take on the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Flames vs Oilers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Flames vs Oilers
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Calgary-Edmonton NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 59% chance of beating the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Oilers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are shown here:
- Head to Head: Flames $2.62, Oilers $1.60
- Line: Flames +1.5 ($1.68), Oilers -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.79, Under $2.20
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Flames at $2.62 and the Oilers at $1.60.
The Flames are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $1.68 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.40.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.79 and odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Flames vs Oilers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Calgary at $2.62 with Betfair (3.2% edge)
- Line: Flames +1.5 at $1.68 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.20 with Betfair (2.7% edge)
These Flames vs Oilers predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flames to win is our recommended option because of the 3.2% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Betfair.
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Flames vs Oilers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Calgary vs Edmonton on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Flames vs Oilers: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Flames vs Oilers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Oilers.
McDavid has an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Oilers star has a 41.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 6.8% probability
- Blake Coleman: 4.7% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 4.7% probability
- Elias Lindholm: 4.6% probability
- Mikael Backlund: 4.2% probability
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 8.0% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 7.9% probability
- Zach Hyman: 7.3% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.7% probability
- Evander Kane: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 33.7% probability
- Blake Coleman: 30.5% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 28.9% probability
- Elias Lindholm: 27.3% probability
- Mikael Backlund: 22.0% probability
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 41.8% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 41.5% probability
- Zach Hyman: 37.8% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 27.9% probability
- Evander Kane: 22.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Calgary vs Edmonton match-up at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Oilers: Preview
The match-up between the Flames and Oilers at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Sunday 21 January 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Calgary vs Edmonton predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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