Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Prediction: centerpiece of game day

The first Alberta derby of the new season will take place in Edmonton. Who will be stronger this time, the Flames or the Oilers? Let's pick a few bets at once.

Edmonton gets off to a very bright start

The Oilers' first game of the new season showed that the team has no intention of abandoning their flamboyant, attacking hockey. That is impossible with Connor McDavid on the roster. In their game against Vancouver, one of the best forwards of the modern era scored a hat trick and led his team to a 5-3 victory. It looks like McDavid is ready to break new records.

Calgary also gets off to a great start

The Flames had to start the new season with a game against the reigning champion, Colorado. The Avalanche had a back-to-back, but it doesn't take the credit away from Calgary, who had a really great game. Ritchie, Dube, Andersson, Toffoli and Lindholm all scored, 5-3. Even without Johnny Gaudreau, who transferred to Columbus, the Flames' offense has looked very potent.

Injuries and suspensions

• Edmonton: Vincent Desharnais, Oscar Klefbom, Mike Smith will not play.
• Raphael Lavoie, Kailer Yamamoto are questionable. Calgary: Oliver Kylington will not play.

Team stats

Expert Betting Tips

The Alberta Derby is one of the biggest regular season games for the Oilers and Flames. So we should definitely expect the teams to show their best qualities. The start of the season puts its mark, so these qualities so far are mainly attacking. There will likely be plenty of goals scored. And Edmonton will probably be closer to a win – after all, Jay Woodcroft's team plays at home, and Connor McDavid is in great shape.

Prediction: Edmonton will win a high-scoring match.

Betting options:

• 1X+TO (5.5) for 2.23;
• TO (6.5) for 1.90;
• Each Team TO (2.5) for 2.30.

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