Predators vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

The Nashville Predators (8-13-4) host the Calgary Flames (9-14-4) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators have dropped three in a row at home.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Flames have registered a 5-3-2 record after scoring 28 total goals (five power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 16.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 25 goals in those games.

Predators vs. Flames Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Predators 4, Flames 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-121)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators are 2-4-6 in overtime matchups on their way to an 8-13-4 overall record.
  • In the 10 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-2-4 record (good for 12 points).
  • In the three games this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Nashville has finished 3-4-3 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
  • The Predators are 5-4-1 in the 10 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 11 points).
  • In the nine games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 3-5-1 to register seven points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 5-7-3 to register 13 points.

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a 9-14-4 record this season and are 2-4-6 in games that have required overtime.
  • In the six games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
  • This season the Flames recorded only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When Calgary has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-5-0 record).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals in 10 games, earning 14 points from those contests.
  • This season, Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in eight games and picked up five points with a record of 2-5-1.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 4-8-2 (10 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 5-6-2 to record 12 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
30th 2.52 Goals Scored 2.33 32nd
32nd 3.68 Goals Allowed 2.96 15th
17th 27.7 Shots 29.3 9th
13th 27.2 Shots Allowed 28.4 19th
20th 16.67% Power Play % 13.33% 32nd
12th 81.33% Penalty Kill % 81.82% 10th

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