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

Published 12:36 am Saturday, January 4, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes 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. 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)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals 14 times this season.
  • A total of 16 of Calgary’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.4 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.39) and the Flames (2.66).
  • These two teams allow 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 have won 40.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (9-13).
  • Nashville is 8-13 when playing with moneyline odds of -119 or shorter (38.1% win percentage).
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 54.3% in this contest.

Flames Moneyline: -101

  • Calgary has nine wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 26 times).
  • When the Flames’ moneyline odds are -101 or longer, they have won nine games out of 26 opportunities.
  • Calgary has a 50.2% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 30 points in 38 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 13 assists for Nashville to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
  • Roman Josi has created 24 points for Nashville in 34 games this season, netting a goal 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 a top offensive contributor for his club with 29 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games (playing 18:31 per game).
  • Nazem Kadri is pivotal for Calgary’s attack with 27 total points (0.7 per game), including 13 goals and 14 assists through 38 games.
  • Calgary’s Connor Zary has 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) this season.
  • Daniel Vladar has a record of 6-8-5 in 19 games this season, conceding 59 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 467 saves and an .888 save percentage, 54th in the league.

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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