Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Nashville Predators will face off against the Calgary Flames in an important Western Conference matchup. The Predators, currently in 7th place in the Central Division, will be looking to bounce back from a three-game losing streak as they complete the second half of a back-to-back. Meanwhile, the Flames, sitting in 5th place in the Pacific Division, will aim to improve their 3-3 record over the last six games. Key players missing for both teams include Adam Wilsby and Cole Smith for Nashville, and Anthony Mantha and Justin Kirkland for Calgary. Nashville is the betting favorite, opening at -115 with the current line at Nashville -114.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Predators -114 | Flames -104

Spread: Predators -1.5 (+220) | Flames +1.5 (-268)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 53%.

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators have struggled this season with a goals-for average of 2.4 and a goals-against average of 3.2, ranking them last and 23rd, respectively. Their power play is 21st, scoring 18.9% of the time, while their penalty kill is third, holding opponents scoreless 85.7% of the time. Jonathan Marchessault is the leading goal scorer with 14 goals, followed by Steven Stamkos with 11. Filip Forsberg leads in assists and points with 21 and 30, respectively. Roman Josi is second in assists and points with 17 and 24. Nick Blankenburg has the highest plus/minus at 7. Goalie Juuse Saros has a record of 8-16-6 with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Despite their struggles, Nashville has five players with 22 or more points. Their power ranking is 29, and they are currently ranked 32nd in offense and 23rd in defense with an overall record of 11-20-7.