RED DEER, Alberta (Interstat) — The Western Hockey League’s top team visits its cellar dweller Saturday when the Prince Albert Raiders face the Red Deer Rebels at the Marchant Crane Centrium.

The matchup is a stark contrast in fortunes. The visiting Raiders (45-15) own the league’s best record, while the Rebels (23-37) sit near the bottom of the standings. Despite the disparity, their most recent meeting suggests a competitive game. Red Deer earned a 4-3 road victory over Prince Albert just four days ago, on Tuesday.

That loss snapped a three-game winning streak in the head-to-head series for the Raiders, who had outscored the Rebels 14-4 in their two previous encounters this season. Prince Albert is 7-3-0 in its last 10 games overall, while Red Deer is 4-5-1.

A key player to watch for Prince Albert is forward Brayden Dube, who scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday’s loss to Red Deer. For the Rebels, center Beckett Hamilton has been a consistent offensive threat, recording a goal and an assist while putting 13 shots on net over his last two games, including the win over the Raiders.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Raiders are projected to rebound with a 4-2 victory.

Following Saturday’s contest, Prince Albert travels to Edmonton on Sunday. Red Deer’s next game is at home against Wenatchee on Tuesday.