Fans betting on NHL look for value at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday as the host Calgary Flames battle the Nashville Predators in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Calgary Flames as -116 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
A 2.7-2.6 result in favor of the Flames 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 sport a record of 24-20-3 heading into this matchup, while the Nashville Predators sit at 20-17-7 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 18-23-6 for the Flames and 19-21-4 for the Predators. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Nashville injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 23-rated Nashville Predators taking on the No. 7-rated Calgary Flames in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Calgary Flames No. 21-ranked offense (2.64 goals per game) against a Nashville Predators defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.61 goals per game allowed. The Flames Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.05% rate while the Predators have a 82.84% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nashville was a 1-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Canucks. They lost as -153 underdogs, while the total score of 1 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Flames were a 5-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Panthers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Calgary at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville at Edmonton, Friday, January 20th
Calgary home to Edmonton, Saturday, January 21st