How to Pick the Predators vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 4
Published 12:44 am Saturday, January 4, 2025
Before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.
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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 and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 14 times.
- So far this season, 16 games Calgary has played finished with 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 total 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
- The Predators are 9-13 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- When it has played with moneyline odds of -119 or shorter, Nashville is 8-13 (winning 38.1% of the time).
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 54.3% to win.
Flames Moneyline: -101
- Calgary has nine wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 26 times).
- The Flames have won nine games with moneyline odds of -101 or longer (in 26 such games).
- Calgary’s implied probability to win is 50.2% based on the moneyline odds.
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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 top contributors (30 points).
- Jonathan Marchessault has 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- Roman Josi has created 24 points for Nashville in 34 games this season, scoring on 6.8% of his shots and recording 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 is an important part of the offense for Calgary, with 29 points this season. He has recorded 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games.
- Nazem Kadri’s 27 points this season, including 13 goals and 14 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Calgary.
- Calgary’s Connor Zary has 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) this season.
- 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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