How to Pick the Flames vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:44 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
Saturday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Saddledome, with the puck dropping at 10:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.
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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 over/under 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 over/under set for this contest.
- These two teams are allowing a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Flames Moneyline: -112
- The Flames have won 81.8% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (9-2).
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
- The Flames’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.8% in this game.
Predators Moneyline: -108
- Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 16 times this season, and won two times.
- The Predators have two victories in games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 16 chances).
- Nashville has a 51.9% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2
Flames Points Leaders
- A productive offensive player this season for Calgary, Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded 29 points.
- Nazem Kadri has 13 goals and 14 assists for Calgary to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
- Calgary’s offensive effort is aided by Connor Zary’s 27 points. He’s contributed 12 assists.
- In 19 games played this season, Daniel Vladar (6-8-5) has allowed 59 goals.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg’s nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games give him 31 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 28 points, thanks to 14 goals and 14 assists.
- Roman Josi has seven goals and 18 assists for Calgary.
- Juuse Saros has a record of 9-16-6 in 31 games this season, conceding 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 785 saves and a .905 save percentage, 25th in the league.
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 | -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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