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

Published 12:46 am Saturday, January 4, 2025

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 10:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total 14 times.
  • There have been 16 Calgary games with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 1.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.39) and the Flames (2.66).
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 more than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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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 has compiled an 8-13 record (winning only 38.1% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 54.3%.

Flames Moneyline: -101

  • Calgary has claimed an upset victory nine times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 26 games as the underdog).
  • When the Flames’ moneyline odds are -101 or longer, they have won nine games out of 26 opportunities.
  • Calgary’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.2% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With nine goals and 21 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (30 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 27 total points (14 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
  • Through 34 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a contributor for Nashville. He has 24 points (seven goals and 17 assists).
  • In 30 games played this season, Juuse Saros (8-16-6) has given up 82 goals.

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau has scored 16 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 13 assists (0.3 per game), taking 1.7 shots per game and shooting 24.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Calgary with 29 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 27 total points (0.7 per game), with 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 a 6-8-5 record this season, with an .888 save percentage (54th in the league). In 19 games, he has 467 saves, and has conceded 59 goals (3.1 goals against average).

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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