Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 1, 2025
Use Code SSWC The Calgary Flames visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, with streaming on ESPN+. Calgary is trying to end a four-game road skid after another late collapse in Ottawa, while Nashville looks to stop a three-game losing streak. Puck drop preview — NHL picks for Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators built on recent form.
Calgary Flames Look to Snap Road Slide
The Flames are 2-8-2 overall and just 1-5-1 away from home, averaging 2.17 goals per game while allowing 3.50. Nazem Kadri leads the team with nine points on three goals and six assists, while Blake Coleman has five goals on 31 shots. Calgary’s power play is converting at only 14.6 percent, and defensive mistakes continue to cost them in close games.
Calgary’s 4-3 shootout loss to Ottawa on Thursday summed up its season. The Flames led 3-2 midway through the third before surrendering the tying goal and losing in the shootout. Yegor Sharangovich and Matt Coronato each scored power-play goals, with Kadri adding one at even strength. Devin Cooley stopped 35 shots but fell to 0-1-1. Calgary’s 28.1 shots per game and 3.44 team goals-against average highlight the imbalance between offense and defense that has defined their early struggles.
Defensively, Calgary continues to be inconsistent, allowing 31 shots per game with a 77.1 percent penalty kill rate. Dustin Wolf’s .887 save percentage and 3.44 goals against average show the challenge of handling heavy shots on goal behind a defense that hasn’t protected the slot well. The Flames’ recent 5-1 win over the Rangers was their lone highlight in the last five, but they’ve been outscored 17-11 across that span.
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Injuries:
- Zayne Parekh (D) – Out, Nov 1
- Martin Pospisil (C) – IR, Nov 2
Nashville Predators Aim to Rebound at Home
The Predators are 4-6-2 overall and 3-3-1 at home. Ryan O’Reilly leads the team with nine points, including five goals and four assists, while Erik Haula has five assists. Nashville is scoring 2.33 goals per game and giving up 3.42. The power play has been a problem spot at just 11.1 percent, though the penalty kill has been strong at 87.8 percent.
Nashville’s 4-1 loss to Philadelphia on Thursday extended its losing streak to three. Matthew Wood scored his first career goal, but the Predators managed just 15 shots on net. Juuse Saros allowed four goals on 18 shots, marking a rare off night for the veteran goalie. Saros now sits at 4-4-2 with a 2.86 GAA and .900 save percentage, but he’s faced limited support offensively.
Despite the recent skid, Nashville’s defense has played much better than Calgary's. The Predators allow 29 shots per game and just five power-play goals on the season. However, they’ve scored two or fewer goals in five of their last six, showing that finishing remains the biggest weakness. To turn things around, they’ll need stronger five-on-five play from O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg, as well as more time in the attack zone from the second line.
Injuries:
- Adam Wilsby (D) – Out, Nov 1
- Roman Josi (D) – Out, Nov 10
Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators Pick
Spread Pick for Flames vs. Predators
- Nashville Predators -126 (4 Units)
Nashville’s defense and home ice give them the slight upper hand against a Calgary group still trying to find ways to win. The Predators have the stronger goaltending tandem, led by Saros, and the penalty kill should handle Calgary’s modest power play. Expect Nashville to grind out a close win with better overall play at both ends. The Flames have lost six of the last seven, often by narrow margins, and on the road, struggles remain a concern. If Nashville maintains its defense and generates sustained offensive zone pressure, it should be enough to secure the win and halt the losing streak at three.
Over/Under Pick for Flames vs. Predators
- Under 5.5 (4 Units)
Both teams average fewer than 2.5 goals per game and rank in the league’s bottom third offensively. Calgary’s last five have stayed under six goals three times, while Nashville has been under in four of six. With the power plays struggling, this matchup looks to be a slower, defense-first contest where scoring chances are limited. Saros has been dependable at home, and Calgary’s shooting numbers rarely translate to sustained scoring. Unless one side capitalizes on multiple power plays, the pace favors a low-scoring result.
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