The Calgary Flames (13-10-5) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (7-15-6) on Tuesday, December 10th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flames are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oilers. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Flames vs Predators

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 13-10-5. The Flames, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Flames managed to tie it up, only to see the Oilers pull ahead again with two more goals. Calgary’s defense gave up the first goal just 20 seconds into the game.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators moved to 7-15-6 this season. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, with two of them being empty-netters. The Avalanche scored first, but the Predators responded with five straight goals to secure the win.

Calgary Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense generated 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his 1st goal of the year.

The Flames were held scoreless in the first period before Mantha got them on the board 4:33 into the second. Sharangovich’s goal came 4:28 into the third period. Calgary recorded 22 giveaways in the game.

Predators Offense Breakdown

Nashville scored five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two empty-netters in the final two minutes. Gustav Nyquist netted his 4th goal of the season, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th. Roman Josi scored his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos, with his 2nd goal, also converted on a power play.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Colton Sissons scored his first goal of the season in the second period.

Calgary Team Defense

Calgary’s defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals of the game, both in the first period. They also gave up two more in the third, including the game-winner at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 0:03 remaining. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators allowed the first goal just 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held firm otherwise, securing a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while Nashville’s defense contributed 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Flames vs Predators Trends

• Although Calgary has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-4. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
• Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Calgary has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Flames vs Predators Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Predators to take down the Flames at home. With the moneyline currently at -152, I’m placing my bet on the Predators straight-up.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Predators to win and cover. Look for the Predators to win this one by multiple goals over the Flames.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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