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

Published 11:39 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

Wanting to put some money on the upcoming game (Saturday at 10:00 PM ET) between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Saddledome? Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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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 for more than Saturday’s total of 6 goals 19 times this season.
  • A total of 16 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
  • 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

  • The Flames have been victorious in nine of their 11 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (81.8%).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Flames have an implied probability of 52.8% to win.

Predators Moneyline: -108

  • In 16 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has pulled off the upset two times.
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won two games out of 16 opportunities.
  • Nashville has a 51.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau has been critical to Calgary’s offense this season, registering 29 points in 38 games.
  • Nazem Kadri has 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Connor Zary has contributed 22 points for Calgary in 38 games this season, scoring on 12.7% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 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’s nine goals and 22 assists in 39 contests give him 31 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 28 total points (0.7 per game), with 14 goals and 14 assists.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) this season.
  • 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 given up 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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