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
There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Calgary Flames squaring off against the Nashville Predators at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 4. To get you ready to place a bet or build a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.
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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, Calgary games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 19 times.
- In Nashville’s 39 games this season, 16 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Flames (2.66) and the Predators (2.41).
- This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Flames Moneyline: -112
- The Flames are 9-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
- The Flames’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.8% in this contest.
Predators Moneyline: -108
- Nashville has claimed an upset victory two times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 16 games as the underdog).
- When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won two games in 16 opportunities.
- Nashville has a 51.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).
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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 put up 29 points.
- Nazem Kadri has 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- With 22 points through 38 games (10 goals and 12 assists), Connor Zary has been an important part of Calgary’s offensive attack this season.
- In 19 games played this season, Daniel Vladar (6-8-5) has allowed 59 goals.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 31 points (0.8 per game). He has scored nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games (playing 18:54 per game).
- Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s attack with 28 total points (0.7 per game), including 14 goals and 14 assists through 39 games.
- Roman Josi has seven goals and 18 assists for Calgary.
- Juuse Saros has a record of 9-16-6 in 31 games this season, conceding 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 785 saves and 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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