How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 11:36 pm Friday, January 3, 2025
Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 10:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this game.
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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 total of 6.5 goals 14 times this season.
- This season, 16 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
- The Predators score 2.39 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.66, adding up to 1.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
- These two teams concede 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 favored on the moneyline, they have finished 9-13 in those games.
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -119 or shorter, Nashville is 8-13 (winning 38.1% of the time).
- The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 54.3% in this game.
Flames Moneyline: -101
- In 26 games as an 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 has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, registering 30 points in 38 games.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 13 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is excelling for Nashville through 38 games.
- Roman Josi has contributed 24 points for Nashville in 34 games this season, netting a goal on 6.8% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 17 assists.
- Across 30 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 8-16-6. During those games, he’s allowed 82 goals while recording 758 saves.
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau is a top offensive contributor for his team with 29 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games (playing 18:31 per game).
- Nazem Kadri has made a big 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.
- Daniel Vladar has an .888 save percentage (54th in the league), with 467 total saves, while conceding 59 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 6-8-5 record between the posts for Calgary this season.
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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