Saturday’s contest that pits the Calgary Flames versus the Nashville Predators, which begins at 10:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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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 for more than Saturday’s over/under of 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).
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

• The Flames have gone 9-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Calgary is 9-2 (winning 81.8% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Flames have a 52.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -108

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 16 times this season, and won two games.
• The Predators have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 16 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 51.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

• Jonathan Huberdeau is one of Calgary’s leading 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.
• On 79 shots (for 10 goals) and 12 assists, Connor Zary has recorded 22 points this season.
• Daniel Vladar (6-8-5) has a 3.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .888 for Calgary.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded nine goals (0.2 per game) and dished out 22 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 7%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 31 total points (0.8 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 28 total points this season. He has netted 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 39 contests.
• 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 allowed 82 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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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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