Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels prediction
Chance to win · 37% and 41% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 62%Full game
- 1X2LostRed Deerodds down 2.42Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderLostU7.51.41Confidence 71%
- Best tip of the game: HandicapLostRed Deer +1.51.38Confidence 69%
- Winner (incl. OT)LostRed Deerodds down 1.92Confidence 53%
- Double chanceLostRed Deer or drawodds down 1.49Confidence 66%
- Draw no betLostRed Deerodds down 1.88Confidence 53%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.04Confidence 89%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2LostRed Deerodds down 2.65Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.5odds up 1.62Confidence 57%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Score details
- Correct scoreLost2–5After 60 min7–34%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost0–21st period2–17%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost2nd periodMost goals3rd · 4 goals27%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 2-5
- By period 0-2, 1-2, 1-1
- Likeliest 2-5 (4%), 1-4 (4%), 2-4 (3%)
Season so far
This seasonHead-to-head
- Oct 30, 2026: Red Deer Rebels 5, Calgary Hitmen 2.
- Oct 9, 2026: Red Deer Rebels 8, Calgary Hitmen 5.
- Sep 18, 2026: Calgary Hitmen 3, Red Deer Rebels 2, after a shootout.
- Sep 5, 2026: Red Deer Rebels 2, Calgary Hitmen 3, after overtime.
- Sep 4, 2026: Calgary Hitmen 3, Red Deer Rebels 2.
Last five games
- Loss, 2–3 against Lethbridge Hurricanes, Oct 16. Odds: Calgary 1.53, Lethbridge 4.10.
- Loss, 2–5 against Victoria Royals, Oct 12. Odds: Calgary 2.15, Victoria 2.53.
- Loss, 5–8 at Red Deer Rebels, Oct 9. Odds: Red Deer 2.82, Calgary 2.00.
- Loss, 2–7 against Regina Pats, Oct 4.
- Win, 7–4 at Lethbridge Hurricanes, Oct 3.
- Win, 9–4 against Victoria Royals, Oct 16. Odds: Red Deer 2.32, Victoria 2.28.
- Win, 4–0 against Edmonton Oil Kings, Oct 12. Odds: Red Deer 1.75, Edmonton 3.25.
- Win, 8–5 against Calgary Hitmen, Oct 9. Odds: Red Deer 2.82, Calgary 2.00.
- Win, 5–2 at Moose Jaw Warriors, Oct 3.
- Win, 4–2 at Saskatoon Blades, Oct 2.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period2-1
- 04:40 Goal Calgary Hitmen: Anaka G. assists: Maze J. 1-0
- 07:13 Goal PPG Calgary Hitmen: Aura H. 2-0
- 08:50 Goal PPG Red Deer Rebels: Peterson G. assists: Varga K., Hamilton B. 2-1
2nd period3-0
- 10:40 Goal PPG Calgary Hitmen: Hamilton C. assists: Kresl C., Katsuro A. 3-1
- 11:04 Goal PPG Calgary Hitmen: Sanderson C. assists: Kresl C., Aura H. 4-1
- 15:45 Goal SHG Calgary Hitmen: Sanderson C. assists: Kresl C. 5-1
3rd period2-2
- 05:25 Goal PPG Red Deer Rebels: Peterson G. assists: Hamilton B., Kamas J. 5-2
- 16:26 Goal PPG Red Deer Rebels: Hamilton B. assists: Varga K. 5-3
- 17:23 Goal ENG Calgary Hitmen: Sanderson C. 6-3
- 18:54 Goal Calgary Hitmen: Hamilton C. assists: Molgachyov A. 7-3
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- Second game in two days for both teams — Calgary Hitmen and Red Deer Rebels played yesterday.
- 5-game winning streak for Red Deer Rebels coming into this game.
- 4-game losing streak for Calgary Hitmen coming into this game.
- 3-2 in the last 5 meetings for Calgary Hitmen.
- −1.3 goals away — Red Deer Rebels averaged 4.4 at home and 3.1 away this season.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (CAL) | 2.25 | 2.45 | Drifted |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.30 | 4.40 | Drifted |
| 1X2: 2 (RDR) | 2.35 | 2.14 | Shortened |
| Over/Under line | 6.5 | 6.5 | No change |
| Handicap CAL | −1.5 | −1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
WHL standings
Regular Season · Central Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 27 | .711 | 74 | 58 | +16 | |
| 2 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 23 | .676 | 69 | 55 | +14 | |
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 22 | .579 | 75 | 68 | +7 | |
| 4 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 19 | .528 | 58 | 68 | −10 | |
| 5 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 17 | .567 | 46 | 49 | −3 |
- Playoffs: 1/8-finals
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
Calgary Hitmen host Red Deer Rebels in the WHL on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.