Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flames and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Calgary Flames odds
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Predators have the leg up at 2-1. The Predators also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 5 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- In their last five road games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
- Nashville has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Nashville has an puck line mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Flames have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Prediction
The Flames are set to face Nashville with a 16-16-5 record. Their track record as favorites is 8-7-2, while they maintain 8-9-3 when considered underdogs. On the road, they have gone 7-9-4 this season and are 9-7-1 at home.
Offensively, the Flames come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 9th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Flames have 9-9 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 6-7.
Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 10-10, and his save percentage is 0.803921568627451%.
As they prepare to face Calgary, the Predators currently possess a 21-16-1 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 10-5-0, while as underdogs, it is 11-11-1. On the road, they have gone 9-7-1 this season and are 12-9-0 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Predators are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 14th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. Nashville’s offense is currently ranked 10th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the league.
Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 30 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-13, and his save percentage is 0.9803921568627451%.
With the Predators being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Predators.
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Betting Tips
- Take the Predators on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Tyson Barrie – Upper Body – Questionable
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Oliver Kylington – Personal – Out
- Kevin Rooney – Shoulder – Out
- Jakob Pelletier – Shoulder – Out
