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Flames vs. Oilers prediction: Why Edmonton is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [10/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Edmonton Oilers will face the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Rogers Place on Wednesday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Flames-Oilers game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Oilers' chance of winning at 63%, with the Flames at 37%."
For further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Flames vs. Oilers predictions page.
Flames vs. Oilers prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL game between the Flames and Oilers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 63% chance of beating the Flames.
According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Flames vs. Oilers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flames | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-134) | -1.5 (+114) |
| Moneyline | +188 | -220 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Flames vs. Oilers picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Flames vs. Oilers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Flames vs. Oilers player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Flames vs. Oilers?
According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Oilers.
Our projections give Draisaitl an 11.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 51.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Calgary Flames
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 5.9% |
| Matthew Coronato | 4.5% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 4.5% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 11.2% |
| Connor McDavid | 8.4% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 4.8% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Calgary Flames
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 30.5% |
| Matthew Coronato | 26.3% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 24.7% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 51.5% |
| Connor McDavid | 39.2% |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 24.3% |
Flames vs. Oilers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Oilers and Flames at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Place
Dimers' full preview of Wednesday's Flames vs. Oilers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Flames vs. Oilers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Oilers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Flames on Wednesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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