Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions March 29th 2025

Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames March 29th 2025

Planning on watching today’s Flames and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Oilers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flames.

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Calgary vs. Edmonton Key Information

• Teams: Flames at Oilers
• Where: Rogers Place Edmonton
• Date: Saturday, March 29th
• Betting Odds EDM -153 | CGY +130 O/U 6

The Flames Can Win If…

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped them to 34-26-11 this season. The Flames fell behind early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the game.

The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short. As the underdog on the puck line, Calgary failed to cover.

Calgary’s offense was limited to two goals in their recent 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third period.

The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hindered by 22 giveaways. Calgary’s first goal came 4:33 into the second period, with their second following 4:28 into the third.

Calgary’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period, including one just 20 seconds in. Despite tying the game at 2-2, they allowed two more goals, one at 9:50 in the 3rd period and an empty-netter with three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense had 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

• Through their last three games, the Flames have a record of 2-1. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is less impressive at 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 3-0.
• The Flames have gone 5-5 over their last ten regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 4-6 against the spread, while going 7-3 on the over-under.

The Oilers Can Win If…

The Oilers improved to 41-26-5 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 6.

Edmonton jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. Zach Hyman put the Oilers ahead for good with a goal at 9:50 in the third, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with 3 seconds left.

Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 victory over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl scored his 9th goal of the season and added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal and picked up his 2nd assist. The Oilers’ final goal came on an empty net, with Mattias Janmark scoring his 2nd of the year.

Edmonton struck twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner scoring his 3rd goal. The Oilers went scoreless in the second before Hyman’s power-play goal in the third. Edmonton had 10 giveaways in the game.

Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage in the Oilers’ last game, helping them to a 4-2 win over the Flames. Defensively, Edmonton finished with 2 takeaways and 19 hits. After allowing the game-tying goal at 4:28 in the 3rd period, the Oilers’ defense held firm, not conceding again.

• Across Edmonton’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Their record vs the puck line sits at 1-2 in these matchups, while posting a 3-0 over-under mark.
• Edmonton has put together a record of 5-5 in their last ten games (regular season). In these contests, the team went just 4-6 against the spread, while going 6-4 on the over-under.

The Lean

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Oilers to defeat the Flames while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -153, I’m placing a wager on the Oilers to win outright.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Flames to cover. Even in the event of a Oilers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Flames should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Oilers, Flames Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Battle of Alberta

EDMONTON — A pivotal edition of the Battle of Alberta is set for Saturday night, as the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames meet with both teams desperate to bounce back from tough losses and maintain footing in the Western Conference playoff race.

Oilers Reeling, Hope to Regroup Minus Stars

The Oilers (41-26-5, 87 points) are expected to be without superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, as well as No. 1 goaltender Stuart Skinner, for the second straight game after Thursday’s 6-1 blowout loss in Seattle.

It was a performance head coach Kris Knoblauch called uncharacteristic and unacceptable, noting the effort simply wasn’t there.

“Hopefully, it’s just a one-off,” Knoblauch said. “We can’t replace the guys who were missing, but we needed a much better team effort.”

Zach Hyman was the lone bright spot in that loss, extending his point streak to five games with his 51st goal of the season. Edmonton remains third in the Pacific Division but is slipping closer to the playoff bubble, now just two points up on the Los Angeles Kings.

Despite the injuries, the Oilers are eager to use the Battle of Alberta to reset.

“It’s an easy one to get up for,” Hyman said. “It’s always intense with them. They’re in the hunt, too, so it should be a great game.”

Flames Feeling the Urgency After Tough-Luck Loss

Calgary (34-26-11, 79 points) comes into Saturday’s clash six points behind the final wild-card spot but with three games in hand over St. Louis. The Flames had their four-game winning streak snapped Thursday in a frustrating 5-2 home loss to Dallas, a game in which they outshot the Stars 48-19.

“We dominated that game,” said Joel Farabee. “We probably should have had the lead early and just didn’t get the calls or bounces.”

Two Calgary goals were disallowed, and to make matters worse, the Flames lost Connor Zary to injury after a collision with Mikko Rantanen. Zary had only recently returned from a knee injury that kept him out for 15 games, and his status is uncertain moving forward.

Despite the loss, Calgary coach Ryan Huska praised the team’s structure and work ethic, noting their aggressive forecheck and commitment to defense.

Nazem Kadri has stepped up as a spark plug, scoring both goals against Dallas and extending his goal streak to five games. He leads the team with 30 goals on the season and is expected to be a key figure Saturday.

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What’s at Stake

Both teams need points badly. The Oilers are clinging to their playoff position, and without their top stars, need a full-team effort to avoid slipping further. Calgary, meanwhile, knows time is running short in its wild-card chase, but the recent form suggests belief in the locker room.

Saturday’s showdown at Rogers Place will be the first Battle of Alberta since October, and with playoff implications and intense history, expect a physical, playoff-style contest from puck drop.