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
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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