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
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
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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