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

Published 11:50 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building 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 game.

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Predators vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • This season, 16 of Nashville’s 39 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • This season, 19 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.41 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.9 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
  • This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -111

  • The Predators are 10-13 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Nashville has put together a 10-13 record (winning 43.5% of its games).
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 52.6% chance to win.

Flames Moneyline: -109

  • In 26 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Calgary has pulled off the upset nine times.
  • When the Flames’ moneyline odds are -109 or longer, they have won nine games in 26 opportunities.
  • Calgary’s implied probability to win this matchup is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 31 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 7%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 28 total points (14 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
  • With 25 points through 35 games (seven goals and 18 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
  • Across 31 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 9-16-6. During those games, he’s allowed 82 goals while recording 785 saves.

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau is among the top options on offense for Calgary, with 29 points this season. He has put up 16 goals and 13 assists in 38 games.
  • Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 27 total points (0.7 per game), with 13 goals and 14 assists.
  • Connor Zary has 10 goals and 12 assists for Nashville.
  • 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 W 3-0 Away -191
1/4/2025 Flames Away -111
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 -109
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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