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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks 3/22/22 NHL Picks, Predictions, Odds

San Jose Sharks (27-27-8) vs. Calgary Flames (38-16-8)
March 22, 2022 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames -281 / San Jose Sharks +232; Over/Under: +6
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The San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The San Jose Sharks need a win after losing six of their last nine games. The Calgary Flames look for a win after winning six of their last nine games.

The San Jose Sharks are averaging 2.6 goals per game and are scoring on 19.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Timo Meier leads San Jose with 26 goals, Brent Burns has 34 assists and Thomas Hertl has 168 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 86.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Adin Hill has allowed 61 goals on 648 shots faced, and James Reimer has allowed 95 goals on 1,130 shots.

The Calgary Flames are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring on 23.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Elias Lindholm leads Calgary with 31 goals, Johnny Gaudreau has 52 assists and Matthew Tkachuk has 196 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.4 goals per game and are killing 85.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 98 goals on 1,367 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has allowed 42 goals on 437 shots.

The Flames are 15-3 in their last 18 home games and 20-6 in their last 26 overall. The Sharks are 1-7 in their last 8 road games and 5-14 in their last 19 overall. The under is 3-1-1 in Sharks last 5 overall. The under is 4-1 in Flames last 5 games following a win. The Sharks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Calgary and 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

The San Jose Sharks are quickly watching their season fall apart, and it’s likely not going to get back on track here. The Calgary Flames have been absolute money on their home ice as of late, and they’ve been even better in the favorite role. Two teams heading in completely different directions. Give me the Flames and the PL for max betting value.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5

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