Predators Hoping to Put Out the Flames
If you are looking to bet online on the NHL Tuesday, then the game in Nashville is one to consider. The desperate Predators host the Calgary Flames in what’s arguably the best game of the evening.
Calgary 103 points, atop the Pacific Division. The Flames, 5-2 winners at Chicago Monday night, are 7-1 in their last eight games.
Nashville has gone just 2-4 in its last five games, getting embarrassed, 8-3, by the S. Louis Blues Easter Sunday. St. Louis scored seven goals in the second period. The Predators have 91 points, in a dogfight to make the playoffs as a wild-card team. Dallas (91 points) and the LA Kings (90 points) are right there as well.
The NHL betting lines for this game have the Calgary Flames as the moneyline betting favorites at -135.
Let’s check the latest NHL lines, stats, injury reports, and NHL odds for Flames vs Predators. We’ve plenty of NHL picks and predictions.
Flames Cruising on Offense
The Calgary Flames come into Tuesday night averaging 3.6 goals per game on the year, and they have been lighting it up of late. Calgary has scored 14 total goals in their last two games, including 13 in the last four periods alone. The Flames whipped the hapless Arizona Coyotes, 9-1, at the Saddledome Saturday evening.
Johnny Gaudreau has 69 assists and 107 points on the year, continuing to lead the way for this team. Matthew Tkachuk has a team-high 39 goals.
Calgary’s a strong defensive team as well, holding the opposition to less than 2½ goals per game. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom has recorded nine shutouts.
At 9-1, or +900, the Flames are third-choice to win the championship, according to Stanley Cup odds.
Predators Have a Problem Defending
After surrendering eight goals in that holiday game against St. Louis, coach John Hynes wasn’t pleased. “We got embarrassed in the second period and we gave up way too much,” he said,
The Predators are allowing just under three per game this season, and that continues to be the biggest issue with this team. Nashville’s problems seem to be at even strength, as the Preds’ special teams have played rather well.
Defenseman Roman Josi (20 goals, 68 assists, 88 points) powers an offense that also includes certified goal scorers in Matt Duchene (38) and Filip Forsberg (37).
Flames vs Predators Head-to-Head
The second of three meetings this season, with the teams seeing one another again next Tuesday in Tennessee. A tight first meeting saw Nashville come away with a 3-2 overtime win in November.
Nashville has won its last three games over Calgary. Three of the last four meetings have gone into overtime.
Flames vs Predators Game Information
- Game: Flames (47-20-9) vs Predators (43-28-5)
- Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Day/Time: Tuesday, April 19th, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Flames vs Predators Live stream: NHL.TV
Flames vs Predators Betting Lines
Flames vs Predators Prediction
Both of these teams are able to score, but Calgary is clearly the better defensive team. Calgary has the ability to play fast while on offense, but still, get the stops on the other end of the ice.
Nashville continues to shoot itself in the foot by not getting defensive stops (see Sunday against the Blues). The Predators also have their share of offensive weapons, but defensively they’ve been a bit too fast and loose.
There won’t be much separation in this game, but Calgary is going to get the goal that matters. Head to NHL picks and take the Calgary Flames at -125 over the Nashville Predators.
