The Predators will play the Flames on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Nashville Predators and Calgary Flames. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Nashville Predators currently have a 86.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Calgary Flames heading into this matchup with a 89.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Nashville Predators - The Nashville Predators have a 8-9-2 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Nashville Predators now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Calgary Flames - The Calgary Flames start this game with a 12-5-2 record as a home team. That puts them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Nashville Predators rank 14th (114) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Calgary Flames, currently rank 18th (108) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Nashville Predators rank 7th (133) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Calgary Flames, they've given up 117 goals this season, ranking them 18th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Nashville Predators have a 2-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Calgary Flames owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Nashville Predators have a 18-18-4 record and the Calgary Flames hold a 18-18-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Nashville Predators...take on the Calgary Flames in a crucial battle of the 2025-26 season... Both teams stand at 18-18-4 with a .450 win percentage... Review each team's stats before the puck drops... Will the Predators cast a winning spell or will the Flames ignite victory... Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM (if you dare)... Have a look at the game and player prop bets below... This matchup is sure to be magical, so don't miss out... Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com for extra insight... May the best team prevail and claim victory in this mystical showdown!
Best Predators at Flames Odds
| Underdog Nashville Predators | Favorite Calgary Flames |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Nashville Predators | Favorite Calgary Flames |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Calgary Flames are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Nashville Predators are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Calgary Flames are -1.5 +210 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Nashville Predators are +1.5 -285 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Predators
Flames
7:08pm EST | -110-110 |
- Nashville Predators bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Nashville Predators is 52.38%.
- Calgary Flames bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Calgary Flames is 52.38%.
Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Predators
Flames
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
7:08pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Flames
Total Goals
NSH at CGY 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Predators
Total Goals
NSH at CGY 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Filip Forsberg
To Score 3 Goals
NSH at CGY 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nazem Kadri
To Score 3 Goals
NSH at CGY 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Steven Stamkos
To Score 3 Goals
NSH at CGY 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Calgary Flames | 40 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 0.450 | 40 | 16 | 108 | 117 | -9.0 | 12-5-2 | 6-13-2 | 2-2 | 7-3-0 | W3 |
| Nashville Predators | 40 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 0.450 | 40 | 16 | 114 | 133 | -19.0 | 10-9-2 | 8-9-2 | 2-0 | 6-4-0 | L1 |
Nashville Predators & Calgary Flames Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Nashville Predators Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Predators | +25000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Flames | +25000 Bet |
Nashville Predators & Calgary Flames Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 3, 2026 NHL Games
- Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings - 12:08pm EST
- Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets - 3:08pm EST
- Utah Mammoth vs New Jersey Devils - 3:08pm EST
- Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers - 3:38pm EST
- Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks - 4:08pm EST
- Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues - 4:08pm EST
- Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals - 7:08pm EST
- Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators - 7:08pm EST
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders - 7:08pm EST
- Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes - 7:08pm EST
- Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings - 9:08pm EST
- Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks - 10:08pm EST