How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 3:34 am Saturday, January 4, 2025
The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.
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Predators vs. Flames Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- This season, 16 of Nashville’s 39 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
- This season, 19 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.41) and the Flames (2.66).
- The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -116
- The Predators have been victorious in 10 of their 23 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (43.5%).
- Nashville is 9-13 when playing with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter (40.9% win percentage).
- The Predators have a 53.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.
Flames Moneyline: -104
- In Calgary’s 26 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has nine wins.
- The Flames have nine victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 26 chances).
- Calgary’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.0% to win this contest.
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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 is another of Nashville’s top 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 offensive efforts this season.
- Across 31 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 9-16-6. During those games, he’s allowed 82 goals while recording 785 saves.
Flames Points Leaders
- Calgary’s Jonathan Huberdeau has totaled 13 assists and 16 goals in 38 games, good for 29 points.
- Nazem Kadri is a key contributor for Calgary, with 27 total points this season. He has scored 13 goals and provided 14 assists in 38 games.
- Calgary’s Connor Zary has 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) this season.
- Daniel Vladar has a 6-8-5 record this season, with an .888 save percentage (54th in the league). In 19 games, he has 467 saves, and has conceded 59 goals (3.1 goals against average).
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 | -116 |
| 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 | -104 |
| 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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