How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:44 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
Prior to the puck dropping at 10:00 PM ET in Saturday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.
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Predators vs. Flames Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- This season, 14 of Nashville’s 38 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
- This season, 16 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 1.4499999999999993 less than the total set for this contest.
- This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -119
- The Predators are 9-13 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- Nashville is 8-13 when it has played with moneyline odds of -119 or shorter (38.1% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 54.3% chance to win.
Flames Moneyline: -101
- In Calgary’s 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has nine wins.
- When the Flames’ moneyline odds are -101 or longer, they have won nine games out of 26 opportunities.
- Calgary’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.2% to win this contest.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2
Predators Points Leaders
- A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 30 points.
- Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 13 assists for Nashville to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
- On 103 shots (for seven goals) and 17 assists, Roman Josi has created 24 points this season.
- As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 8 wins and 16 losses this season while allowing 82 goals with 758 saves.
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded 16 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 13 assists (0.3 per game), averaging 1.7 shots per game and shooting 24.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Calgary with 29 total points (0.8 per game).
- Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 27 total points (0.7 per game), with 13 goals and 14 assists.
- Connor Zary has scored 10 goals and contributed 12 assists for Calgary, giving him a point total of 22.
- Daniel Vladar’s record stands at 6-8-5 on the season, giving up 59 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 467 saves with an .888 save percentage (54th in the league).
Predators’ Schedule
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| 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 | – | Away | – |
| 1/4/2025 | Flames | – | Away | -119 |
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
Flames’ Schedule
| 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 | -101 |
| 1/7/2025 | Ducks | – | Away | – |
| 1/8/2025 | Kings | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Kings | – | Home | – |
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Nashville vs. Calgary 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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