Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators predictions, Jan 03, 2026

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In what promises to be an exciting match-up, the Calgary Flames will face off against the Nashville Predators at home on January 3, 2026. Both teams have been in impressive form recently, with each winning 4 of their last 5 matches. This sets the stage for a closely contested game between two evenly matched opponents.

The bookmakers have slightly tipped the scales in favor of the Flames with odds of 2.34 for a home win, compared to 2.64 for an away win by the Predators. Our model prediction also suggests a narrow advantage for Calgary, with a 42.2% probability of a home win compared to 36.2% for an away win.

Tactically, both teams possess strong offensive capabilities, which could lead to an exciting high-scoring game. The predicted final score of 3:2 reflects this expectation.

With both teams in good form and evenly matched on paper, this matchup could truly go either way. It will likely come down to which team can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-01T09:52:02+00:00.

Calgary
41.5%
Draw
21.7%
Nashville
36.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Calgary Flames: 0.33% Nashville Predators: 0.33%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.34 4.47 2.64

Latest Results

31.12.25 Calgary Flames – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:1
29.12.25 Calgary Flames – Boston Bruins – 2:1 OT
27.12.25 Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers – 3:2
23.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Calgary Flames – 5:1
20.12.25 Calgary Flames – Vegas Golden Knights – 6:3
31.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Nashville Predators – 2:4
29.12.25 Utah Mammoth – Nashville Predators – 3:4
27.12.25 St. Louis Blues – Nashville Predators – 3:2
23.12.25 Minnesota Wild – Nashville Predators – 2:3 OT
21.12.25 Nashville Predators – New York Rangers – 2:1

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 10 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Calgary won 2.
  • Right now, both teams are showing solid form.
  • Recently, Calgary has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Nashville has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Calgary won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 57:63. (average 2.9:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Calgary won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 22:26. (average 2.4:2.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.12.25 Nashville Predators – Calgary Flames – 5:1
    01.11.25 Nashville Predators – Calgary Flames – 4:2
    04.01.25 Calgary Flames – Nashville Predators – 1:4
    10.12.24 Nashville Predators – Calgary Flames – 3:4
    15.11.24 Calgary Flames – Nashville Predators – 2:0

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 39 27 3 7 2 159:88 67
    2 Dallas Stars 40 21 4 7 8 140:109 57
    3 Minnesota Wild 41 17 7 7 10 129:108 55
    4 Edmonton Oilers 41 15 5 6 15 137:138 46
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 38 13 4 11 10 119:119 45
    6 Anaheim Ducks 40 13 8 3 16 137:141 45
    7 San Jose Sharks 40 11 9 3 17 124:139 43
    8 Los Angeles Kings 38 11 5 9 13 99:102 41
    9 Nashville Predators 39 13 5 4 17 113:129 40
    10 Calgary Flames 40 14 4 4 18 108:117 40
    11 Seattle Kraken 37 11 5 7 14 95:111 39
    12 Utah Mammoth 40 13 5 3 19 119:116 39
    13 St. Louis Blues 41 15 0 8 18 101:143 38
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 39 12 2 7 18 108:127 35
    15 Vancouver Canucks 39 10 6 3 20 112:136 35
    16 Winnipeg Jets 38 13 2 4 19 108:116 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 39 15 9 3 12 130:115 51
    2 Detroit Red Wings 41 17 7 3 14 127:130 51
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 39 18 5 3 13 130:104 49
    4 Montreal Canadiens 39 13 8 6 12 130:131 48
    5 New York Islanders 40 15 7 4 14 114:110 48
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 39 13 7 7 12 119:114 47
    7 Washington Capitals 40 19 2 5 14 130:114 47
    8 Buffalo Sabres 39 15 6 4 14 124:121 46
    9 Florida Panthers 39 18 3 3 15 126:124 45
    10 New Jersey Devils 40 14 7 2 17 109:120 44
    11 Boston Bruins 41 15 6 2 18 130:134 44
    12 Pittsburgh Penguins 38 15 2 9 12 122:123 43
    13 New York Rangers 42 12 7 5 18 109:116 43
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 39 14 4 6 15 128:129 42
    15 Ottawa Senators 38 13 5 5 15 125:124 41
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 39 10 7 6 16 118:131 40

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.77%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.12%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.64%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (8%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.81%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.66%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 17.5 (4.69%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.35%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 26 (3.16%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.45%)

    12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2%)

    13. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

    17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

    18. Winnipeg Jets: 71 (1.16%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. New York Islanders: 91 (0.9%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.54%)

    23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 163.5 (0.5%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 226 (0.36%)

    26. Calgary Flames: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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