How to Pick the Flames vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:39 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
Searching for 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 spot. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make wise 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 combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals 19 times this season.
- In Nashville’s 39 games this season, 16 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
- 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).
- The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Flames Moneyline: -112
- 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 -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
- The Flames have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.
Predators Moneyline: -108
- Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 16 times this season, and won two times.
- When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won two games in 16 opportunities.
- Nashville has a 51.9% implied probability to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2
Flames Points Leaders
- With 16 goals and 13 assists this season, Jonathan Huberdeau is one of Calgary’s top contributors (29 points).
- Nazem Kadri is another of Calgary’s top contributors currently with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
- Connor Zary has created 22 points for Calgary in 38 games this season, scoring on 12.7% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 12 assists.
- In the 19 games Daniel Vladar has played this season, his save percentage is .888, 54th in the league.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 31 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games (playing 18:54 per game).
- Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor 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.
- Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 9-16-6 this season, collecting 785 saves and permitting 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 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 | -112 |
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 | -108 |
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)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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