How to Pick the Flames vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:46 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.
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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 hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 19 times this season.
- A total of 16 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
- The over/under for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Flames (2.66) and the Predators (2.41).
- These two teams are conceding a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Flames Moneyline: -114
- In the 11 times this season the Flames have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 9-2 in those games.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter, Calgary has compiled an 8-1 record (winning 88.9% of its games).
- Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Flames’ implied win probability is 53.3%.
Predators Moneyline: -106
- Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 16 times this season, and won two games.
- When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -106 or longer, they have won two games out of 16 opportunities.
- Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.5% to win this contest.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau has been critical to Calgary’s offense this season, putting up 29 points in 38 games.
- Nazem Kadri is another of Calgary’s top contributors currently with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
- Calgary’s scoring effort is aided by Connor Zary’s 27 points. He’s contributed 12 assists.
- As Calgary’s top goalie, Daniel Vladar has recorded 6 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 59 goals with 467 saves.
Predators Points Leaders
- Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 22 assists and nine goals in 39 games, good for 31 points.
- Jonathan Marchessault is a top scorer for Nashville, with 28 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 39 games.
- Nashville’s Roman Josi has 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists) this season.
- 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 | -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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