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)
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- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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