Predators vs Flames Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

The Nashville Predators will be visiting the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, where they will take on the Calgary Flames. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! Nashville has put together an 11-20-7 record which places them seventh in the Central. The Predators are in the midst of a three game losing skid, most recently suffering a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Justus Annunen will be Nashville’s starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 2.44 goals against average to go along with an 8-6-0 record. Nashville is the lowest scoring team in the NHL at 2.39 goals per game, while giving up 3.21 defensively.

The Calgary Flames come into this weekend with an 18-13-7 record which places them fifth the Pacific division. Calgary has dropped two of their last three games, most recently suffering a 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday. Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the start on Saturday, he has posted a 2.61 goals against average to go along with his 12-5-2 record. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the Flames with 16 goals in 29 points through 38 games. Calgary is putting up 2.66 goals per game, while allowing 3.03 defensively.

Calgary heads home where they look to shake off a loss from the Utah Hockey Club, while the Predators hope to bring their three game losing skid to an end. Dustin Wolff has surpassed all expectations as a rookie goaltender, expect his play to lead Calgary to the victory. Final score prediction, Flames win 4-3.