The Calgary Flames will head to Nashville to take on the Predators in this cross-conference matchup. If the season were to end today, both the Flames and the Predators would be playoff-bound.
The Flames come into tonight’s game, having won seven of their last eight games and holding onto the number one seed in the Pacific Division. The Predators are struggling currently, but find themselves in fourth in the Central Division.
Last Game Records
Flames
- Last Game: Won against the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.
- 47-20-8-1 overall record
Predators
- Last Game: Lost to the St. Louis Blues 3-8.
- 43-28-3-2 overall record
Matchup Information
Flames at Predators Betting Analysis
Flames Betting Analysis
The Flames are playing great hockey at the right time. With just six games left to play in the regular season, Calgary could not have picked a better time to get things straightened out.
In their last game against the Blackhawks, the Flames came out and jumped on Chicago early, taking a 3-1 lead into the second period. Calgary would get two more in the third period and take the 5-2 win.
The Calgary offense has been top tier all season. They are averaging 3.57 goals per game, which is 6th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Flames are averaging 4.8 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Flames are averaging 4.0 goals per game.
Johnny Gaudreau has been the best offensive player for the Flames all season. He is leading the team with 107 points, scoring 38 goals, and assisting on 69 others.
Matthew Tkachuk has been phenomenal for Calgary as well. He has recorded 98 total points, scoring 39 goals and assisting on 59 others.
Jacob Markstrom is the main goaltender for the Flames. He has a record of 36-15-7 and is giving up 2.21 goals per game.
Nashville Betting Analysis
The Predators look like they are trying to give up their playoff spot with the way they have been playing. The Predators will have to get things figured out quickly as the Golden Knights are within four points.
In their last game against the Blues, the Predators were tied 1-1 heading into the second period. Little did Nashville know, the Blues were going to set a team record for most goals in a period, scoring seven goals in the second period alone, and the Predators would lose 3-8.
Offensively, the Predators have slipped out of the top 10 recently. They are averaging 3.18 goals per game, which is 12th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Predators are averaging 2.0 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Predators are averaging 1.8 goals per game.
Roman Josi has been the offensive leader for Nashville all season. He is leading the team in points with 88, scoring 20 goals, and assisting on 68 others.
Filip Forsberg has been playing well for Nashville. He has recorded at least a single point in seven of their last 10 games.
Juuse Saros is the Predators’ main goaltender. He has a record of 37-24-2 and is giving up 2.58 goals per game.
Updates
Michael McCarron, a winger for the Predators, is the only player off of either team that is listed with an injury for tonight’s game. He is questionable with a lower-body injury.
- The Flames won their moneyline bet in seven of their last ten games.
- Calgary was over the total goals in five of their last ten games.
- The Predators won their moneyline bet in five of their last ten games,
- Nashville was under the total goals in six of their last ten games.
Flames at Predators Betting Preview
The NHL betting odds have the Flames as the moneyline favorite. With all of the momentum heading into tonight’s game, the Flames are the better team.
The NHL expert picks will have the Flames as the pick for tonight, and it is hard to argue with that. The Predators have not been overwhelmingly good (24-14) at home, and the Flames have been very similar on the road (24-11-2).
Flames at Predators Betting Prediction
Bet on the Calgary Flames.
How to Bet on Flames at Predators
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Flames’ moneyline, they would have odds around -130. If the bettor placed the bet at -130 and the Flames were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $176.92.
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Predators’ moneyline, they would have odds around +120. If the bettor placed the bet at +120 and the Predators were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $220.
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