Predators vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

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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 lost three in a row at home.

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Here's our pick for who will clinch the victory in Tuesday's matchup.

In the last 10 games, the Flames are 5-3-2 while putting up 28 total goals (five power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.7%). They have conceded 25 goals.

Predators vs. Flames Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Predators 4, Flames 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-119)
  • 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 have an 8-13-4 record overall, with a 2-4-6 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • 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 just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Nashville has scored two goals in 10 games this season (3-4-3 record, nine points).
  • The Predators have scored more than two goals in 10 games (5-4-1, 11 points).
  • In the nine games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it went 3-5-1 to record seven points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 5-7-3 (13 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have a record of 9-14-4 this season and are 2-4-6 in overtime contests.
  • In the six games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
  • This season the Flames scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When Calgary has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (3-5-0 record).
  • The Flames have earned 14 points in their 10 games with at least three goals scored.
  • Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded five points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Calgary is 4-8-2 (10 points).
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 5-6-2 to register 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 14th
17th 27.7 Shots 29.3 9th
13th 27.2 Shots Allowed 28.4 19th
21st 16.67% Power Play % 13.33% 31st
13th 81.33% Penalty Kill % 81.82% 10th

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