The SAP Center at San Jose hosts a battle of NHL teams on Tuesday, as the Flames (34-37-5) visit the Sharks (18-51-8).
While the outcome may not affect the postseason, stay tuned for scores and odds throughout all the leagues.
Flames vs Sharks Picks
- Final Score Prediction: Flames 4-1
- Pick: Flames -1.5 (+115)
Calgary is 2-8-0 in its last 10 NHL games and sixth in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division.
The Sharks are eighth in the Pacific and last overall, seven points behind the Chicago Blackhawks. Both teams are eliminated from contention for the NHL playoffs.
Jacob Markstrom (2.74 GAA, .906 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Flames and Mackenzie Blackwood (3.40 GAA, .900 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Sharks.
Let’s take a look at Flames betting tips for the NHL Vegas odds for the Flames vs Sharks score prediction.
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Odds
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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Information
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks
Location of the game: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+ and SN West (Canada)
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Recent Scores
Calgary is on a three-game losing streak and has been outscored 14-7 in those games, including a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Markstrom allowed three goals on 26 shots and Yegor Sharangovich led the way offensively with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
San Jose Sharks hasn’t fared much better in their recent games, going 2-7-1 in their last 10.
They’re coming off a 5-2 loss at home to the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday. Blackwood stopped 23 of 27 shots faced, while defenseman Henry Thrun led the way with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
Last Game Records
Calgary
Calgary Flames lost its most recent game against the Sharks 6-3 earlier this season, but before that won five consecutive games in the Flames vs Sharks score prediction. They’re 6-4 against the Sharks in their last 10 NHL games.
San Jose
The Sharks are 4-6 against Calgary in their last 10 games. Only one of those games have been decided by one goal and eight of those 10 have been over the 5.5 total that is set for NHL picks for tonight’s Flames vs Sharks score prediction.
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
Flames Struggling to Finish the Season
Calgary was once in contention for the NHL playoffs but, after trading away veteran players before the trade deadline, have fallen down the NHL standings in the Western Conference. They’re 2-8-0 in their last 10 games and have lost six games in a row on the road. Their record on the road this season is 15-18-4. They’re 10-10-1 against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary is 19th in NHL stats for goals (3.04), 13th in shots (31.2), T22nd in goals allowed (3.26), and 17th in shots allowed (30.0). Nazem Kadri leads the team in NHL player stats with 66 points (25 goals, 41 assists) and additionally, Sharangovich is second with 56 points (30 goals, 26 assists).
Oliver Kylington, Andrew Mangiapane, and Joel Hanley are on the NHL injury report.
Sharks with Just One Win in Last Six Home Games
San Jose is 2-7-1 in the last 10 Sharks game bets and have just one victory in their last six games at the SAP Center. They’ve by far been the worst team this season, ranking 31st in goals (2.21), 32nd in shots (25.4), 32nd in goals allowed (3.92), and 32nd in shots allowed (34.8).
Mikael Granlund is the Sharks’ leading scorer with 54 points (12 goals, 42 assists) and William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund are tied for second with 40 points each. San Jose is 11-24-4 on home ice this season and 6-14-2 against Pacific Division opponents.
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Odds Breakdown
The Flames are -215 moneyline favorites in the score prediction with NHL Vegas odds of -1.5 (+115) for the puck line. San Jose is a +180 moneyline underdog with +1.5 (-135) puck line odds. The total is 5.5.
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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Pick and Prediction
- Final Score Prediction: Flames 4-1
- Pick: Flames -1.5 (+115)
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