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Nashville Predators Favored to Dominate Calgary Flames in Upcoming Matchup at Scotiabank Saddledome

The Nashville Predators are set to face the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Nashville, currently last in the Central Division with a record of 5-9-2, will be looking to improve their standing. Calgary, fourth in the Pacific Division with a record of 8-6-3, had a winning record against the Predators last season. The puckdrop for this matchup is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EST. The betting favorite is Nashville, with the line currently at Nashville -122. Keep an eye out for our NHL prediction on this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Predators -122 | Flames +105
• Spread: Predators -1.5 (+200) | Flames +1.5 (-240)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 55%.

Nashville vs Calgary Stats

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators are traveling to Calgary after their game against the Edmonton Oilers. They are currently on a five-game road trip with a record of 0-0-1 and are looking to bounce back from a tough start to the season. Despite strong play on special teams, including a top-ranked penalty kill and powerplay, the Predators have struggled with their shooting percentage, resulting in a low scoring offense. Juuse Saros is expected to start in net for the Predators. With a power ranking of 15, Nashville is ranked low in offense and defense, but their special teams have been a bright spot so far this season.

Calgary Flames Analysis

The Calgary Flames are returning home after a recent loss to the Vancouver Canucks, marking their eighth loss in the last twelve games. The team will kick off a four-game homestand against the Predators, with their main struggles this season revolving around scoring and shooting accuracy. Despite challenges in generating shots and a low shooting percentage, the Flames have relied on solid goaltending to stay competitive. Dustin Wolf is expected to start against the Predators, with a record of 5-2-1 this season. The Flames have a power ranking of 22 and rank 21st in offense, scoring an average of 2.76 goals per game. Defensively, they rank 9th, giving up an average of 3.00 goals per game, and have an overall record of 8-6-3. Nashville has had success against Calgary in their last three matchups, winning two out of three games.

Nashville Predators Favored to Dominate Calgary Flames in Upcoming Matchup

The Nashville Predators have demonstrated dominance against the Flames in recent matchups, boasting a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games. Juuse Saros has been a formidable presence in goal for the Predators, holding a 9-3-1 record in 14 games against the Flames, with a notable goals against average of 2.71 and save percentage of .921. While the Flames have formidable goaltending, their penalty kill has been a weak point that the Predators are poised to exploit. With one of the top ten powerplays in the league, Nashville is well-equipped to capitalize on this weakness. Given the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the Nashville Predators are favored in this matchup. As such, betting on the Nashville moneyline is advisable.

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