In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers have 42 points this season with a 18-13-6 record, and are 15-22 ATS and 21-15 in over/under. They have a 9-3-3 home record and a 9-10-3 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home win over the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 2-5 road loss against the Wild, a 3-1 road win against the Bruins, and a 6-4 road win against the Penguins.
Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring 33.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.38 goals per game and are killing 77.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 62 points, also leading the team in goals with 23 and assists with 39. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 12-3-1 record, with 2.73 GAA and .906 SV%. Calvin Pickard is the backup goalie and he has a 3-5-2 record, with 3.93 GAA and .861 SV%.
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 34 points this season with a 15-17-4 record, and are 22-14 ATS and 20-13 in over/under. They have a 9-5-2 home record and a 6-12-2 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 6-3 home win over the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 4-2 home win against the Kraken, a 3-6 road loss against the Sharks, and a 2-1 road overtime win against the Kings.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.64 goals per game and are scoring 14% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 82.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 31 points and 23 assists, while Matt Coronato leads the team in goals with 11. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 11-13-2 record, with 2.92 GAA and .896 SV%. David Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4-2 record, with 2.40 GAA and .914 SV%.
Calgary Flames @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: December 23, 2025
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flames have lost each of their last six Tuesday games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Flames’ last nine games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last six games when leading after the first period.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Flames have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last eight road games following a home win.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games following a win.
- The Flames have won the second period in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Oilers’ last nine home games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last four games following a win.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 11 home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Blake Coleman has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last three road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last three road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (33.33%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.38).
- The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.04%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.64).
Flames vs Oilers Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Flames won 4-3 on the road in a shootout, but the Oilers are 7-2 in their 9 meetings before that. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Flames vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -175 home favorites. The Oilers have been the far better team this season and are facing a Flames squad that has been significantly weaker on the road. Both teams have been in good form lately, as the Oilers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and the Flames 6-2 in their last 8, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 8-2 to the over in their last 10 games combined and in their previous meeting this season they combined for 7 goals. Take the over 6.5 goals in this one.