The Calgary Flames (9-14-4) and Nashville Predators (8-13-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Predators are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-122o / +102u). The Predators are a -120 favorite to win outright, while the Flames are +100 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Flames vs. Predators predictions and NHL picks.
Flames vs. Predators Odds, Pick
| Flames Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -258 | 5.5 -122o / +102u | +100 |
| Predators Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +210 | 5.5 -122o / +102u | -120 |
Flames vs. Predators Spread: Predators -1.5 (+210 ), Flames +1.5 (-258)
Flames vs. Predators Over/Under: 5.5 (-122o / +102u)
Flames vs. Predators Moneyline: Flames +100, Predators -120
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The "Bad Defense Overs" system targets regular-season NHL games in which both teams struggle defensively and rank near the bottom in goals allowed. These matchups often feature poor goaltending, weak penalty kills, and frequent defensive lapses that lead to consistent scoring chances at both ends.
When two teams allowing more than three goals per game face off, the pace typically increases and structure breaks down, producing high-event hockey. Low win-rate clubs also push offensively to compensate for their flaws, creating open ice and trading rushes rather than playing conservatively.
This mix of desperation, fatigue and loose coverage drives scoring well above expectation, making the over a historically profitable angle.
Flames vs. Predators Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 255-214-20 (54%) with a 6% ROI across all-time results, and it’s off to an 8-3 (73%) start this season with a 42% ROI.
Best Bet: Over 5.5
