Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators Matchup

In this NHL regular season preview between Flames and Predators, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.

  • The Flames face Nashville with a record of 13-10-5.
  • The Flames come into the game ranked 9th in shots on goal.
  • The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
  • The Predators head into the game at 7-15-6.
  • The Predators are are averaging 2.2 goals per contest so far.
  • The Predators are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Avalanche.

Flames vs Predators Preview

Planning on watching today's Flames and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.

Flames vs. Predators Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators
  • Where: Nashville at Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 10th
  • Betting Odds NAS -1.5, CGY +129 | NAS -152 O/U 5.5

Flames Preview: Can The Flames Secure a Road Victory?

The Flames fell to 13-10-5 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Calgary’s defense struggled early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game, and they trailed 2-0 by the end of the first period.

Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 6 goals fell short of that number. The Flames managed to tie the game at 2-2 in the third period, but the Oilers scored twice more to secure the win.

Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich followed with his 1st goal in the third.

Despite taking 31 shots on goal, the Flames were hindered by 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie earned his 1st assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his 4th on Mantha's goal. Kevin Bahl picked up his 5th assist on Sharangovich's score.

Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, with the first coming just 20 seconds into the contest and the second at the 11:48 mark of the first period. After the Flames tied the game 2-2, they allowed a power-play goal at 9:50 in the third period and an empty-netter with just 3 seconds remaining. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage.

Predators Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Predators?

Nashville improved to 7-15-6 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Each of Nashville’s five goals came from different players.

Nashville’s offense netted 5 goals in their recent game against Colorado, with two coming on empty nets. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos’ second goal of the season tied the game 1-1 in the second period. Colton Sissons then added his first goal of the year. Roman Josi scored his first goal of the season as well, on a power play in the third period.

Filip Forsberg found the net for the 7th time this season, while Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They also picked up two power-play goals in the 5-2 victory.

Defensively, the Predators will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to Colorado. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Predators' defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The first goal they allowed was a power-play goal 2:54 into the second period, and the second came with 2:17 left in the third.

Flames vs Predators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Flames last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 5. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • Across the Predators last three home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Flames have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.

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