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

Published 11:36 pm Friday, January 3, 2025

There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming game that has the Calgary Flames squaring off against the Nashville Predators at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 4. To get you prepared to make a wager or put together 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 total of 6.
  • The Flames score 2.66 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.41, 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

Flames Moneyline: -114

  • The Flames are 9-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Calgary is 8-1 (victorious in 88.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter.
  • The Flames have a 53.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: -106

  • In 16 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has secured the upset two times.
  • The Predators have won two games with moneyline odds of -106 or longer (in 16 such games).
  • Nashville has a 51.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau is one of Calgary’s top contributors this season with 29 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 24.6%.
  • Nazem Kadri is another of Calgary’s important contributors currently with 27 total points (13 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
  • 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 given up 59 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 31 points this season. He has recorded nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 28 points, thanks to 14 goals and 14 assists.
  • Roman Josi has scored seven goals and contributed 18 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 25.
  • 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 -114
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 -106
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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