How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:44 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
Saturday’s contest that pits the Nashville Predators versus the Calgary Flames, which begins at 10:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.
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Predators vs. Flames Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 14 times this season.
- So far this season, 16 games Calgary has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 1.4499999999999993 less than the total set for this contest.
- These two teams allow a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -119
- In the 22 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 9-13 in those games.
- Nashville is 8-13 (victorious in just 38.1% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -119 or shorter.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 54.3% to win.
Flames Moneyline: -101
- In 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Calgary has achieved the upset nine times.
- The Flames have nine wins in games when their odds are -101 or longer on the moneyline (in 26 opportunities).
- Calgary’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.2% to win this contest.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 7%.
- Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 27 total points (14 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
- On 103 shots (for seven goals) and 17 assists, Roman Josi has created 24 points this season.
- In 30 games played this season, Juuse Saros (8-16-6) has allowed 82 goals.
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 29 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games (playing 18:31 per game).
- Nazem Kadri has made a major impact for Calgary this season with 27 points, thanks to 13 goals and 14 assists.
- Connor Zary has scored 10 goals and contributed 12 assists for Calgary, giving him a point total of 22.
- Calgary’s Daniel Vladar is 6-8-5 this season, compiling 467 saves and permitting 59 goals (3.1 goals against average) 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 | – | Away | – |
1/4/2025 | Flames | – | Away | -119 |
1/7/2025 | Jets | – | Away | – |
1/11/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
Flames’ Schedule
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 | -101 |
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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