Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for NHL Regular Season Game on 12/23

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The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are set to meet in an NHL regular season game at Rogers Place. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Calgary comes into the game with a 15-17-4 record. They are ranked 12th in the conference and 6th in the Western Pacific division. Edmonton holds an 18-13-6 record, placing them 6th in the conference and 3rd in the division.

Flames vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Calgary Flames Puck Line: +1.5 (-165)
    • Edmonton Oilers Puck Line: -1.5 (+134)
    • Calgary Flames MoneyLine: +152
    • Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine: -184
    • Over: 6.5 (-105)
    • Under: 6.5 (-119)

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 6-3 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Mikael Backlund scoring twice and contributing an assist. However, they faced a 3-6 loss to the San Jose Sharks, despite a solid performance from Blake Coleman.

In the current season, the Flames have tallied 95 goals, placing them 21st in the league. They rank 6th in shots on goal, showing their offensive pressure. The team has also managed 148 assists, positioning them 24th in this category.

Goaltender Dustin Wolf has played 27 games, earning 11 wins and 13 losses. Wolf has made 613 saves with no shutouts this season. Devin Cooley has also contributed with 4 wins in 13 games played.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers recently had a solid game against the Vegas Golden Knights. They won 4-3, with Connor McDavid leading the way. He had one goal and two assists, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added two goals and an assist.

In their game against the Minnesota Wild, the Oilers faced a tough 5-2 loss. Despite the loss, Leon Draisaitl managed two assists. Connor McDavid also added a goal and had six shots on goal.

The Oilers have been strong in some recent games, including a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins. Tristan Jarry was key in that win, stopping 12 of 13 shots. The team has been getting contributions from several players, including McDavid and Nugent-Hopkins.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. The Oilers have a MoneyLine of -184, while the Flames are at +152. Edmonton’s strong offensive stats, including 125 goals and 214 assists, suggest they will win. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Calgary 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.5. The skater stats indicate a high-scoring game, with Edmonton having a high rank in goals and assists. The recommended pick is the over, as the projected total is 7 goals. This aligns with the offensive capabilities of both teams.