Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Preview
Looking to win big? The Flames and Predators face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Predators are the home favorites against the Flames in a Western conference matchup. 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 4 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Flames have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home games, Nashville has an puck line record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Predators have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Nashville posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Flames have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Prediction
As they prepare to face Nashville, the Flames currently possess a 7-8-3 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 5-3-2, while as underdogs, it is 2-5-1. On the road this season, they have a 4-5-2 record, while they are 3-3-1 in their games at home.
For their offensive performance, the Flames come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 22nd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 4th in the league. The Calgary offense is ranked 25th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 12 games this season. His current record stands at 4-6, and his save percentage is 90.3%.
Ahead of their matchup with Calgary, the Predators have a 7-10-0 record. Their performance when favored is 3-3-0, while they hold a 4-7-0 record as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 2-6-0 record, while they are 5-4-0 in their games at home.
On offense, the Predators are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. This season, the Predators are 5-6 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 2-4 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Calgary, goalie Juuse Saros has started 14 games in this season. His current record is 5-9, and his save percentage stands at 89.2%.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Predators winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Betting Tips
- Take the Predators on the moneyline
- The Predators should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Luke Schenn – Lower Body – Out
- Ryan McDonagh – Lower Body – Out
- Tommy Novak – Upper Body – Out
- Cody Glass – Upper Body – Out
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Oliver Kylington – Personal – Out
- Kevin Rooney – Shoulder – Out
- Jakob Pelletier – Shoulder – Out
