The Calgary Flames will head to Nashville to take on the Predators in this Western Conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Bridgestone Arena.
The Flames have won back-to-back games heading into tonight’s contest with the Predators. Nashville is on a three-game losing streak of their own, unable to slow opposing offenses down.
Before making our Flames vs. Predators prediction, let’s take a look at the NHL odds and NHL stats to make our NHL picks today.
Recent Scores
The Flames come into tonight’s game with a record of 21-14-6-3. During away games this season, the Flames have a record of 9-7-5-2.
The Nashville Predators come in with a 19-17-5-1 record overall. During home games this season, the Predators have a record of 9-7-2-1.
The Predators won the first matchup by a score of 4-1. The Flames allowed Nashville to get going early and were down 0-3 before the start of the third period, making a comeback almost impossible.
Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators Odds
Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators Information
Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators
Location of the game: Bridgestone Arena. Nashville, TN.
Date: Monday, 16th January. 8:00 PM ET.
How to watch: NHLPP/ESPN+
Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators Betting Analysis
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames standings currently have them in fourth place in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division. They are currently only seven points from the division lead and 12 points away from the next closest team.
The Flames’ offense has not been over the top, scoring 3.14 goals per game, which is 18th in the league. In their last five games, the offense is averaging 4.0 goals.
The goaltending and defense have been a bit better, giving up 2.95 goals on average per game. In their last five games, the Flames are giving up 3.0 goals per game on average.
Elias Lindholm is leading the team with 40 total points. He has scored 14 goals and assisted 26 others. He has recorded five points in their last four games.
One of the best parts of this team has been their health. The Flames have not had to add anyone to their NHL injury report.
If a bettor had bet on the Flames in their last ten games, the bettor would have won their bet six times. If the bettor had bet on the under for their last ten games, the bettor would have won their bet seven times.
Nashville Predators
The Predators find themselves in sixth in the Central division. The Nashville Predators schedule has them playing one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
The offense for the Predators has been one of the biggest issues for this group, as they only average 2.76 goals per game. The Predators are averaging 2.6 goals per game in their last five games.
Nashville’s defense and goaltending have been about average, averaging 2.98 goals against. While this may not be one of the hardest NHL matchups for the Predators, they will have their work cut out for them.
Filip Forsberg leads the team with his NHL player stats of 38 points, with 18 goals and 20 assists. In their last ten games, Forsberg has recorded 13 total points.
The Predators also do not have a huge issue with injuries. The players listed on their report are not any of their top players.
If a bettor had bet on the Predators for their last ten games, the bettor would have won their bet five times. If the bettor had bet on the over for their last ten games, the bettor would have their bet six times.
Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Flames are the moneyline favorites with odds at -150. The Predators are sitting at +130 to win the game outright.
The Flames have a puck line spread of -1.5 with odds at +175. The Predators are at +1½ with -210 odds.
The goal total for this game is at six. Both the over and the under is listed at -110 odds.
Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Predators Betting Prediction
While this may not be the most fascinating game on the NHL schedule today, there is money to be made. Before making any NHL picks or Flames vs Predators predictions, let’s go over the facts.
The Flames have been playing better hockey all season. The Predators are struggling as they edge closer to the All-Star break.
The best bet that can be made on this game is the Flames’ moneyline. The odds make sense; they have the chip on their shoulder after the first loss.
Final Flames vs Predators prediction: 5-2 Flames
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