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Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+160)
The Flames and Oilers have both been bad to start the season. There is really no way to sugarcoat it. While they both will hope that the energy of playing in the Heritage Classic outdoors in Edmonton will help them break out, the game itself sets up better for the Oilers. In a game between two struggling teams,'the higher ceiling team should be the most reliable pick.
Although Edmonton has not been very good through 7 games, they still have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid has missed a couple of games but is expected to be back Sunday. The Flames just do not have the top end talent that the Oilers do which tips the scales in Edmonton's favor in a game between teams that are spiraling. Look for the Oilers to run up the score outdoors in front of their faithful.