NHL betting odds interest swings to the Nashville Predators at Calgary battle on Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Calgary Flames were listed earlier today as -105 moneyline at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
A 4.6-1.4 result in favor of the Predators is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames bring a 16-13-3 record to the battle against the 20-7-4 Predators. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Calgary go 15-16-1 so far and the Predators go 17-14. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Nashville injuries news.
The Calgary Flames sit at No. 13 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Nashville Predators sit at a No. 5 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Calgary's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.84 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.74 goals allowed. The Flames power play is averaging 18.52% while the Predators defense kills off 83.08% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nashville won its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Oilers on December 14. Bettors who backed the Predators at +106 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Calgary was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Sharks. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville home to Winnipeg, Tuesday, December 19th
Calgary at Vancouver, Sunday, December 17th