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

Published 11:39 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

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

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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 39 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • So far this season, 16 games Calgary has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 1.4299999999999997 less than the over/under 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: -118

  • In the 23 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 10-13 in those games.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, Nashville is 9-13 (winning 40.9% of the time).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 54.1% chance to win.

Flames Moneyline: -102

  • In Calgary’s 26 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has nine wins.
  • The Flames have nine wins in games when their moneyline odds are -102 or longer (in 26 such games).
  • Calgary’s implied probability to win this matchup is 50.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 31 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 7%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 28 total points (14 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
  • With 25 points through 35 games (seven goals and 18 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
  • Juuse Saros (9-16-6) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Nashville.

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau’s 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games give him 29 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 27 total points (0.7 per game), with 13 goals and 14 assists.
  • Calgary’s Connor Zary has 22 points, courtesy of 10 goals (third on team) and 12 assists (fourth).
  • Daniel Vladar has a record of 6-8-5 in 19 games this season, conceding 59 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 467 saves and 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 W 3-0 Away -191
1/4/2025 Flames Away -118
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 -102
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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