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

Published 3:34 am Saturday, January 4, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 10:00 PM ET between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this game.

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Flames vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Calgary and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6 goals) 19 times this season.
  • This season, 16 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Flames (2.66) and the Predators (2.41).
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

  • The Flames are 9-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
  • The Flames have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: -108

  • In 16 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has pulled off the upset two times.
  • The Predators have won two games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 16 such games).
  • Nashville has a 51.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Calgary, Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded 29 points.
  • Nazem Kadri is another of Calgary’s top contributors currently with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
  • Through 38 games, Connor Zary has proven himself as a scoring option for Calgary. He has 22 points (10 goals and 12 assists).
  • In 19 games played this season, Daniel Vladar (6-8-5) has given up 59 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg has totaled nine goals (0.2 per game) and put up 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.
  • Roman Josi has seven goals and 18 assists for Calgary.
  • Juuse Saros has a 9-16-6 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (25th in the league). In 31 games, he has 785 saves, and has given up 82 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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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