How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:46 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
For the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.
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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 over/under of 6.5 goals.
- There have been 16 Calgary games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
- The Predators score 2.41 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.66, adding up to 1.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
- The 6.2 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -118
- The Predators have been victorious in 10 of their 23 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (43.5%).
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, Nashville is 9-13 (winning 40.9% of the time).
- The Predators have a 54.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.
Flames Moneyline: -102
- Calgary has earned an upset victory nine times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 26 games as the underdog).
- When the Flames’ moneyline odds are -102 or longer, they have won nine games out of 26 opportunities.
- Calgary has a 50.5% implied probability to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2
Predators Points Leaders
- With nine goals and 22 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (31 points).
- Jonathan Marchessault has 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- On 105 shots (for seven goals) and 18 assists, Roman Josi has created 25 points 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 is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 29 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games (playing 18:31 per game).
- Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 27 total points (0.7 per game), with 13 goals and 14 assists.
- Connor Zary has scored 10 goals and contributed 12 assists for Calgary, giving him a point total of 22.
- Daniel Vladar’s record stands at 6-8-5 on the season, allowing 59 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 467 saves with 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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