How to Pick the Flames vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:50 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
For the upcoming matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.
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Flames vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- Calgary and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (6 goals) 19 times this season.
- This season, 16 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The over/under for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Flames (2.66) and the Predators (2.41).
- This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Flames Moneyline: -112
- The Flames have gone 9-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
- The Flames have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.
Predators Moneyline: -108
- In 16 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset two times.
- When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won two games in 16 opportunities.
- Nashville has a 51.9% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau has been important to Calgary’s offense this season, putting up 29 points in 38 games.
- Nazem Kadri has 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Calgary’s offensive effort is aided by Connor Zary’s 27 points. He’s contributed 12 assists.
- In the 19 games Daniel Vladar has played this season, his save percentage is .888, 54th in the league.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 31 points (0.8 per game). He has scored nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games (playing 18:54 per game).
- Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 28 total points (0.7 per game), with 14 goals and 14 assists.
- Roman Josi has seven goals and 18 assists for Calgary.
- Juuse Saros has a 9-16-6 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (25th in the league). In 31 games, he has 785 saves, and has conceded 82 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Flames’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-0 | Away | +185 |
| 12/31/2024 | Canucks | W 3-1 | Home | -135 |
| 1/2/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 5-3 | Home | +106 |
| 1/4/2025 | Predators | – | Home | -112 |
| 1/7/2025 | Ducks | – | Away | – |
| 1/8/2025 | Kings | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Kings | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | Jets | L 3-0 | Away | +105 |
| 12/31/2024 | Wild | L 5-3 | Away | +100 |
| 1/3/2025 | Canucks | W 3-0 | Away | -191 |
| 1/4/2025 | Flames | – | Away | -108 |
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
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Calgary vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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