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“Calgary” – “Edmonton”: forecast for the NHL match
Calgary will continue its home series on November 4, and this time the team will face a fairly serious opponent in the person of Edmonton. Our experts have prepared a forecast in which they will tell about the form of the teams, and also help to decide on the most relevant bets
Command Analysis
Calgary Flames
CanadaCurrent form
Calgary had been on the decline for a long time, and the losing streak reached four games in a row. What is noteworthy is that in all of them the team failed to show a decent game, losing by more than one goal. There were also some defeats, the "lights" were unable to impose a fight on Vegas and Utah, losing with a score of 1:5 and 0:5, respectively. In the remaining games, the team also failed to cope with the pressure of the opponents, but was able to play more effectively, but active actions in the attack were not enough, which led to two more failures in matches with Carolina (2:4) and Winnipeg (3:5). As you can see, the main reason for the decline was a large number of failures in defense, and the goalies were unable to help the club avoid losing points.
Returning to their home arena, the Flames faced New Jersey and were finally able to show a decent defensive performance, not allowing their opponent to realize their attacking potential at all and beating the Devils dry (0:3). Remarkably, the match could easily have ended in another defeat, as the score remained zero until the very end of the third period. A few minutes before the final whistle, Calgary finally scored the first goal, and then two more. It is impossible not to note the efforts of goalie Vladar, who reflected all the shots, thereby recording the fourth shutout in his career. However, due to the large number of lost points, the club dropped to seventh place in the Western Conference standings, where it remains to this day.
Disqualifications and injuries
Remarkably, Calgary has no problems with its roster. All players are in action, and the infirmary remains empty.
Interesting trends for betting
- Calgary is allowing an average of three goals per game.
The Flames have not been known for their defensive prowess and often allow their opponents to exploit their offensive potential.
- The Lights converted just 14% of their power play attempts
The team has shown weak performance when playing with a numerical advantage so far.
Edmonton Oilers
CanadaCurrent form
Edmonton continues its long road series, which has reached three games. The team met Detroit in the first match and with great difficulty snatched victory in overtime (3:2). They managed to achieve success due to the brilliant play of forward Draisaitl, who scored twice and also gave an assist. Thus, one of the club main scorers participated in all the goals and brought the team important points. Then the Oilers went to visit Columbus and it seemed that they would be able to easily consolidate their success by defeating the obvious outsider, but this did not happen. The Oilers had serious problems with defense, which ultimately led to a crushing defeat with a score of 1:6. Goalie Skinner showed his worst side, reflecting only 76% of the shots.
The team quickly rehabilitated itself in front of the fans, winning a confident victory over Nashville with a score of 5:1. This time, Edmonton showed its superiority over its opponent from the first minutes of the match and earned an advantage in the starting segment, and during the meeting only strengthened its position, thanks to which it easily achieved success. This time, Picard was in goal, playing much more reliably than his teammate. Indeed, this season, the Oilers are not distinguished by stability, which is why they are currently only in tenth place in the Western Conference standings, which few could expect from a Stanley Cup finalist.
Disqualifications and injuries
Edmonton lost its best player, McDavid, to an ankle injury, and Kane will also be out for the upcoming game.
Interesting trends for betting
- Edmonton averages 2.45 goals per game
One of the league most prolific clubs this season hasn't scored many goals
- The Oilers average 34 shots per game
What is noteworthy is that the team consistently makes a large number of shots on goal, but their efficiency leaves much to be desired.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - yes
In five head-to-head matches in a row, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.42Bet First Goal: Edmonton
In three of the four head-to-head games, Edmonton has opened the scoring
1.76Tip and bets
Despite their instability this season, Edmonton is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, for several reasons. The Oilers are significantly superior to Calgary in terms of roster, but the most important thing is that the Flames are currently in terrible shape and a win over New Jersey is unlikely to help the team recover and start earning points consistently. It is also worth noting that the Oilers have been showing confident play on the road, where they consistently fight back against their competitors. So we suggest betting on the visitors for excellent odds.
Our prediction is Edmonton win at 2.05
Bet on total
Both teams have not been able to boast of a productive attack this season and have mostly achieved success thanks to their defensive line and the efforts of their goalkeepers. Even Edmonton rarely realizes dangerous moments in attack, so we suggest choosing under as the second bet.
Forecast - total under 6.5 goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome of the first period
In the first period, Calgary, due to the home advantage, has an excellent chance to give Edmonton a worthy fight and will not lose in the opening period.
Prediction - Edmonton will not lose in the first period at 1.50
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