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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