Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions
The Nashville Predators (5-6-0) visit the Calgary Flames (3-7-1) on Tuesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Predators vs. Flames odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Nashville snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 5-2 win as a +174 underdog at the Edmonton Oilers as the total (7) pushed Saturday. A hat trick for C Ryan O'Reilly, who also had an assist, propelled the Predators to victory. LW Filip Forsberg (1 goal, 2 assists) and C Tommy Novak (1 goal, 1 assist) also found the back of the net in the victory.
Calgary snapped a 6-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory as a +104 underdog at the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, with the Over (6) hitting. All 3 of the goals given up came on power plays, but Calgary outshot Seattle 31-20. C Mikael Backlund was 1 goal shy of a hat trick, with both of his goals coming in a 4-goal 3rd period from the Flames.
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Predators at Flames odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Predators +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Flames -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-225) | Flames -1.5 (+185)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Predators at Flames projected goalies
Juuse Saros (4-5-0, 2.68 GAA, .909 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jacob Markstrom (1-6-1, 3.03 GAA, .897 SV%)
Saros has been Nashville's top goalie this season. While he let in 4 goals last Thursday, it was the most he has allowed all season. When Saros allows 2 or fewer goals this season, Nashville has an undefeated record. He is 3-2 in his last 5 games.
Markstrom has struggled this season, only winning his 1st game and allowing at least 3 goals in each of his 8 starts. His 3.03 GA/G this season ranks him just 32nd overall. The Flames have lost 7 straight with Markstrom goaltending.
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Predators at Flames picks and predictions
Prediction
Predators 4, Flames 3
Moneyline
BET PREDATORS (+105).
O'Reilly and Forsberg are playing at top form recently, and Nashville is looking to close out its 1st road trip of the season on a high note against a struggling Calgary team. Just 1-4 at home this season and dropping their last 4, the Flames have not proven to be a threat in front of their home crowd. Until they can do that, think twice about backing them.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline presents more profit for a stronger Nashville team.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6 (+100).
At plus-money, the Over is a must-bet. Nashville and Calgary have each hit 6 goals in their last 3 games, and Calgary sports a 7-4 Over record. The Flames have not been able to figure it out at goalie yet this season, with at least 2 points in each game and as many as 7. Opposing teams have combined for 12 points in their last 3 games.
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