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

Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 16 times this season.
  • There have been 19 Calgary games with over 6 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.41) and the Flames (2.66).
  • The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -116

  • The Predators are 10-13 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 9-13 record (winning 40.9% of its games).
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 53.7% chance to win.

Flames Moneyline: -104

  • In 26 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Calgary has achieved the upset nine times.
  • The Flames have nine victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 26 chances).
  • Calgary’s implied probability to win is 51.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 31 points in 39 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 14 assists for Nashville to compile 28 total points (0.7 per game).
  • Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 28 points. He’s contributed 18 assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 9 wins and 16 losses this season while giving up 82 goals with 785 saves.

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’s 27 points this season, including 13 goals and 14 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Calgary.
  • Connor Zary has scored 10 goals and contributed 12 assists for Calgary, giving him a point total of 22.
  • Daniel Vladar has an .888 save percentage (54th in the league), with 467 total saves, while conceding 59 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up a 6-8-5 record between the posts for Calgary this season.

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 W 3-0 Away -191
1/4/2025 Flames Away -116
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 -104
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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