Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Flames

The Nashville Predators square off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 3.

We are going to bet against the Predators with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -132 about the Flames winning on the Moneyline.

Nashville Predators lost on the road in their previous game. Seattle Kraken won 4-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Predators racked up 25 shots and Roman Josi bagged the only goal.

Calgary Flames won their last game 5-1, making it five home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Scotiabank Saddledome against Philadelphia Flyers. There were five different goalscorers including Rasmus Andersson. Goalie Dustin Wolf played a starring role, stopping 25 shots (.962).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 5-1 victory was registered against the Flames at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Flames. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-7	3.1	.895	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-25-3	3	.898	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 26.5% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.8 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Ryan O'Reilly is the top points scorer with 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists, with Steven Stamkos racking up 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.75 goal against average with a .897 save percentage.

The Flames have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 12.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.6%.

The top points scorer is Mikael Backlund with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Nazem Kadri is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.62 GAA with a .905 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

Take Calgary Flames at -132 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL clash.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Predators vs Flames stats:

• Flames have won 5 consecutive games at home.
• Flames have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• Flames have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Predators have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Flames Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 56.8% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Forsberg Under 2.5 Shots +115

Filip Forsberg (Predators) has fallen short of the 2.5 shots on goal total in 4 of the past 5 games. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of +115 that he fails to cover the Shots on Goal line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 2 - 5 Flames

Let’s go for the Flames to win 5-2, a bet which is available at +1600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Flames

1-0

Predators

+5000

Flames

+5000

2-0

Predators

+4500

Flames

+4500

2-1

Predators

+1400

Flames

+1300

3-0

Predators

+3300

Flames

+3000

3-1

Predators

+1800

Flames

+1700

3-2

Predators

+850

Flames

+800

4-0

Predators

+4000

Flames

+3500

4-1

Predators

+1700

Flames

+1500

4-2

Predators

+1600

Flames

+1500

4-3

Predators

+1050

Flames

+1050

5-0

Predators

+8000

Flames

+6600

5-1

Predators

+2800

Flames

+2400

5-2

Predators

+1900

Flames

+1600

5-3

Predators

+2500

Flames

+2400

5-4

Predators

+2200

Flames

+2000

6-0

Predators

+12000

Flames

+10000

6-1

Predators

+6600

Flames

+5500

6-2

Predators

+3500

Flames

+3000

6-3

Predators

+3400

Flames

+3000

6-4

Predators

+5500

Flames

+5000

6-5

Predators

+5500

Flames

+5000

7-0

Predators

+5500

Flames

+14000

7-1

Predators

+11000

Flames

+9000

7-2

Predators

+10000

Flames

+7500

7-3

Predators

+6600

Flames

+6000

7-4

Predators

+7500

Flames

+6600

7-5

Predators

+12000

Flames

+11000

7-6

Predators

+12500

Flames

+12500

8-1

Predators

+12500

Flames

+15000

8-2

Predators

+12500

Flames

+13000

8-3

Predators

+12500

Flames

+14000

8-4

Predators

+13000

Flames

+12000

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Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 53% probability of winning this game, Calgary Flames might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -114 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Nashville Predators, you will find -106 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -128.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Predators

-106

Flames

-114

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+163

Tie

+325

Flames

+130

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-278

Flames -1.5

+220

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

You shouldn’t overlook the goalie and player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points or Shots on Goal.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 32.8
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 15.7
• Blocks: 17.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 5.2

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