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

Published 12:36 am Saturday, January 4, 2025

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 10:00 PM ET between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Flames vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • This season, Calgary games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 19 times.
  • So far this season, 16 games Nashville has played finished with more than 6 goals.
  • The Flames score 2.66 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.41, adding up to 0.9 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
  • 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: -114

  • The Flames are 9-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Calgary is 8-1 (victorious in 88.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter.
  • The Flames’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.3% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: -106

  • Nashville has claimed an upset victory twice when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 16 games as the underdog).
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -106 or longer, they have won two games out of 16 opportunities.
  • Nashville has a 51.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • With 16 goals and 13 assists this season, Jonathan Huberdeau is one of Calgary’s top contributors (29 points).
  • Nazem Kadri has 13 goals and 14 assists for Calgary to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
  • Connor Zary has contributed 22 points for Calgary in 38 games this season, netting a goal on 12.7% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 12 assists.
  • In 19 games played this season, Daniel Vladar (6-8-5) has given up 59 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg’s nine goals and 22 assists in 39 matchups give him 31 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is a top scorer for Nashville, with 28 total points this season. He has netted 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 39 games.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 25 points, courtesy of seven goals (fifth on team) and 18 assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros has a .905 save percentage (25th in the league), with 785 total saves, while conceding 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 -114
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 -106
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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