Nashville Predators (11-20-7) vs. Calgary Flames (18-13-7)
January 4, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames +100 / Nashville Predators -120; Over/Under: +6
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In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 4th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 18-13-7 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Calgary led 3-2 heading into the third period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Flames recorded 26 shots on goal, won 45.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman, Zary, and Pachal, while Vladar stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flames defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-1 but did lose to the Golden Knights by a score of 3-0 before that. Calgary has won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 43 points. Calgary has scored 2.66 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 16 goals, 13 assists, and 65 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 14 goals, 13 assists, and 133 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 12-5-2 with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 11-20-7 this season and they are playing the Canucks late on Friday night, which is not reflected in this article. Nashville is coming off of a loss to Minnesota by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Nashville led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Predators outshot Minnesota by a total of 46-38, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Marchessault, O’Reilly, and Sissons, while Annunen stopped 33 out of 38 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Predators lost to the Jets by a score of 3-0 and the Blues by a score of 7-4. Nashville has lost three games in a row and four of their last six, and they are second to last in the Central standings with 29 points. Nashville has scored 2.39 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with nine goals, 21 assists, and 128 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 14 goals, 13 assists, and 112 shots on goal. Justus Annunen is 2-2-0 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .921 save percentage.
Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup after blowing a third-period lead against Utah last time out, but they will look to bounce back at home, where they are 13-5-3 on the year. The Flames have really struggled away from home this season, so they need to take advantage of these home games. Nashville is playing against Vancouver on Friday night, so we will see what happens there, but they have been awful on the road. The Predators continue to be the most disappointing team in the NHL and they are scoring just 2.39 goals per game this season. Take the under in this matchup.
