How to Pick the Flames vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4

Published 11:44 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

If you’re searching for best bets for the Calgary Flames’ upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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 over/under (6 goals) 19 times this season.
  • So far this season, 16 games Nashville has played finished with more than 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 0.9299999999999997 less than the total set for this contest.
  • This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

  • In the 11 times this season the Flames have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 9-2 in those games.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Flames have a 52.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -108

  • In 16 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset two times.
  • The Predators have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 16 chances).
  • 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

  • A leading offensive player this season for Calgary, Jonathan Huberdeau has put up 29 points.
  • Nazem Kadri is another of Calgary’s major contributors currently with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
  • With 22 points through 38 games (10 goals and 12 assists), Connor Zary has been an important part of Calgary’s offense this season.
  • Across 19 games played, Daniel Vladar has a goaltending record of 6-8-5. During those games, he’s allowed 59 goals while recording 467 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg has scored nine goals (0.2 per game) and collected 22 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 7%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 31 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Jonathan Marchessault’s 28 points this season, including 14 goals and 14 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Roman Josi has scored seven goals and contributed 18 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 25.
  • Juuse Saros has a .905 save percentage (25th in the league), with 785 total saves, while giving up 82 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put together a 9-16-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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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