Oilers vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - May 18, 2022

The Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, commencing at 9:30PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Oilers and Flames, reached the NHL Playoffs 2022, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round.

Dimers' free betting picks for Oilers vs. Flames, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Oilers vs. Flames?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Oilers-Flames NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 58% chance of getting the W against the Oilers .

More: Full Betting Analysis for Oilers vs. Flames

Oilers vs. Flames Current Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+155), Oilers +1.5 (-170)
• Moneyline: Flames -160, Oilers +150
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are -1.5 favorites against the Oilers, with +155 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -170.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -160, which means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Oilers (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 @ -170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Oilers @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Oilers moneyline is the best option due to the 2.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Oilers vs. Flames Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Edmonton vs. Calgary, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Oilers-Flames matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Oilers vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Flames? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Flames.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Oilers star is a 37.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 7.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 6.9% probability
• Evander Kane: 6.7% probability
• Zach Hyman: 4.4% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.8% probability

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 7.2% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.4% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 5.1% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 4.8% probability
• Dillon Dube: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 37.6% probability
• Connor McDavid: 33.7% probability
• Evander Kane: 32.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 24.3% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 21.3% probability

Calgary Flames

• Johnny Gaudreau: 33.6% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 33.3% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 29.8% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 26.7% probability
• Dillon Dube: 24.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Oilers vs. Flames on Wednesday May 18, 2022.

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Oilers vs. Flames 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Flames and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.

• Date: Wednesday May 18, 2022
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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