For the upcoming matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece 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 and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals 19 times.
• A total of 16 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• 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 over/under of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Flames Moneyline: -112

• In the 11 times this season the Flames have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 9-2 in those games.
• When playing 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 contest.

Predators Moneyline: -108

• Nashville has secured an upset victory twice 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’s implied probability to win this matchup is 51.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 3, Nashville 2

Flames Points Leaders

• One of Calgary’s top offensive players this season is Jonathan Huberdeau, who has put up 29 points in 38 games.
• Nazem Kadri has 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 79 shots (for 10 goals) and 12 assists, Connor Zary has created 22 points this season.
• As Calgary’s top goalie, Daniel Vladar has recorded 6 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 59 goals with 467 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his team with 31 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded nine goals and 22 assists in 39 games (playing 18:54 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 a season point total of 25.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 9-16-6 on the season, giving up 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 785 saves with a .905 save percentage (25th in the league).

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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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