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 |
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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 |
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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)
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- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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