How to Pick the Flames vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4

Published 11:36 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

Saturday’s game that pits the Calgary Flames versus the Nashville Predators, which begins at 10:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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Flames vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • A total of 19 Calgary games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • So far this season, 16 games Nashville has played finished with over 6 goals.
  • 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).
  • This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

  • In the 11 times this season the Flames have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 9-2 in those games.
  • Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Flames have a 52.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -108

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 16 times this season, and won two games.
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won two games out of 16 opportunities.
  • Nashville has a 51.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • One of Calgary’s top offensive options this season is Jonathan Huberdeau, who has recorded 29 points in 38 games.
  • Nazem Kadri has 13 goals and 14 assists for Calgary to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
  • Through 38 games, Connor Zary has proven himself as another option for Calgary. He has 22 points (10 goals and 12 assists).
  • Daniel Vladar (6-8-5) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .888 for Calgary.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected 22 assists and nine goals in 39 games, good for 31 points.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s attack with 28 total points (0.7 per game), including 14 goals and 14 assists through 39 games.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 25 points, courtesy of seven goals (fifth on team) and 18 assists (second).
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 9-16-6 this season, amassing 785 saves and giving up 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
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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