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Flames vs Oilers Game 2 Preview<\/h2>\n

WagerTalk NHL handicapper Kevin Dolan offers his thoughts on Game 2 of the Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Western Conference semifinals. Five different Flames players scored goals in their 9-6 win in Game 1.<\/p>\n

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Friday, May 20<\/th>\nNHL Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Moneyline:<\/td>\nCalgary Flames -170 vs Edmonton Oilers +150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puckline:<\/td>\nFlames -1.5 (+145) \/ Oilers +1.5 (-165)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/td>\n6.5 Goals (Over -120 \/ Under +100)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Time:<\/td>\n10:30pm ET \/ 7:30pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arena:<\/td>\nScotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV:<\/td>\nESPN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis<\/h2>\n

After a pulsating Game 1 on Wednesday which saw 15 goals fly in from either direction, divisional rivals the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames will look to do it all over again in Game 2 as fans will no doubt hope for more of the same on Friday.<\/p>\n

Calgary took a commanding 6-2 lead early in that game before Edmonton roared back to even it up at the start of the 3rd period, with Calgary eventually pulling away late.<\/p>\n

The two teams faced each other four times during the regular season with both sides holding home ice advantage with a 2-2 series split.<\/p>\n

Mike Smith Looks to Rebound<\/h3>\n

After allowing three goals over just the opening six minutes of Wednesday night\u2019s game against Calgary, it would be easy to be despondent as a goalie who was in the firing line for the fastest opening two goals in playoff history.<\/p>\n

However, that has been the exception rather than the rule for Mike Smith this season as he ranks as a top 20 goalie on the year with a +7.28 GSAA average (19th) and posting a .915 SV% on the season as well (24th).<\/p>\n

The Flames Look to Get Back to Basicis<\/h3>\n

After allowing just five goals at home over their opening series win against Dallas, the Calgary Flames eclipsed that in a little over two periods in Wednesday\u2019s Game 1 against the Oilers.<\/p>\n

The Flames will no doubt look to compose themselves ahead of Game 2 and get back to what worked for them throughout the season, namely an effective defense.<\/p>\n

Calgary ranked 3rd in the league this year on opponent goals allowed and 3rd on defensive xGA this season as well.<\/p>\n

Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Prediction<\/h2>\n

Despite everything pointing to both teams massively improving on defense ahead of Friday\u2019s clash, we can\u2019t help feeling we\u2019re going to be in for another thriller here later tonight.<\/p>\n

The Over has gone 14-6-1 in the two sides last 21 meetings in Calgary and both teams continue to be offensively blessed this year.<\/p>\n

The Calgary Flames rank 2nd on total percentage of scoring chances this year, 4th on percentage of high danger scoring chances and 4th on overall offensive xG as well.<\/p>\n

The Edmonton Oilers meanwhile have also been in red-hot form in front of goal this season, ranking 1st on high danger conversion rate, 3rd in offensive scoring over the playoffs so far and 1st on playoff shots to goal percentage this year as well.<\/p>\n

While both teams will no doubt look for better defensive efforts tonight, we\u2019re not sure they\u2019re capable of delivering it and we\u2019re going to take the Over 6.5 goals once again on Friday between the Oilers and Flames in Calgary.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Over 6.5 Total Goals Scored<\/strong><\/p>\n

NHL Betting Guide<\/h3>\n

Thanks to the ever-expanding sports betting industry, there are now a variety of ways to attack the betting market outside of the traditional point spreads, moneylines and totals. Few sports have seen an increase of betting popularity like hockey, and we now have several different ways to wager on the NHL and international leagues. Check out our NHL Betting Guide<\/a> with helpful terms and tips for novice bettors.<\/p>\n

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Puck Time | NHL Predictions for May 20<\/h3>\n

Join Andrew McInnis, Carmine Bianco and Dave Cokin for Friday’s edition of Puck Time as our panel of professional hockey handicappers break down tonight’s NHL playoff betting card. Colorado finally lost a playoff game as they dropped a game last night 4-1 to the Blues. Join the Puck Time crew every week day as we discuss the NHL betting slate from a variety of handicapping angles.<\/p>\n

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