Who is favored to win in Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames?
Edmonton Oilers are favored to win; recent markets show Edmonton around −148 moneyline while Calgary sits near +124, reflecting the Oilers' stronger form (18-13-6) versus the Flames (15-17-4) and Edmonton’s recent 5-1 holiday win over Calgary at Rogers Place which highlighted McDavid and Draisaitl’s form, supporting the shorter odds and favorite status. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames?
The match starts at 3:00:00 AM UTC on 2025-12-28 (which is 8:00 PM MST on 2025-12-27 / 9:00 PM CST on 2025-12-27 depending on local zone observance), matching the NHL’s published local start times for the Battle of Alberta night game.
Where is Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames being held?
The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta — a 18,347-seat arena (capacity for hockey), opened in 2016, home of the Edmonton Oilers, featuring modern premium seating, player facilities and a large center-hung scoreboard that often generates a strong home-ice advantage for Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames prediction & odds - who wins?
Prediction and odds analysis: Pick — Edmonton Oilers moneyline (approx. −148) with a projected total goals market near 6.0; the rationale is Edmonton’s top-line offensive form (McDavid/Draisaitl hot streaks) plus superior recent results (6 wins in 8) which tilt the expected value to backing Edmonton on the moneyline while considering a game-over 5.5 goals for those targeting totals.
What is the head to head record between Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames?
Head-to-head: In the 2025–26 season so far the teams split their early meeting(s) with Calgary winning the opener in a shootout and Edmonton taking the holiday clash 5-1; historically the Battle of Alberta is a long-standing rivalry with relatively even results across seasons, though Edmonton held the momentum heading into this matchup after the 5-1 victory and leads recent meetings 1-0-1 in the current sequence.
