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

Published 12:39 am Saturday, January 4, 2025

Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Saturday at 10:00 PM ET) between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Saddledome? Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Flames vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • This season, 19 of Calgary’s 38 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
  • This season, 16 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.1 goals per game, 0.9299999999999997 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

  • In the 11 times this season the Flames have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 9-2 in those games.
  • Calgary is 9-2 (victorious in 81.8% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Flames’ implied win probability is 52.8%.

Predators Moneyline: -108

  • In 16 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has secured the upset twice.
  • The Predators have won two games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 16 such games).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 51.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau is one of Calgary’s top contributors this season with 29 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 24.6%.
  • Having scored 13 goals and adding 14 assists, Nazem Kadri is an important piece of the offense for Calgary through 38 games.
  • Connor Zary has contributed 22 points for Calgary in 38 games this season, scoring on 12.7% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 12 assists.
  • In the 19 games Daniel Vladar has played this season, his save percentage is .888, 54th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg has scored nine goals (0.2 per game) and collected 22 assists (0.6 per game), averaging 3.3 shots per game and shooting 7%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 31 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 28 total points (0.7 per game), with 14 goals and 14 assists.
  • 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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