In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 13th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 38-27-14 this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Calgary led 4-0 in the third period, but they did allow two late goals to ruin the shutout. The Flames outshot Minnesota by a total of 32-18, won 52.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Backlund, Kadri, Lomberg, and Sharangovich, while Wolf stopped 16 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that game, the Flames lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 3-2 before that. Calgary has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 90 points. Calgary has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 32 goals, 30 assists, and 268 shots on goal, while Jonathan Huberdeau has added 28 goals, 31 assists, and 151 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 27-16-8 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 20-48-11 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-2 in their last game. San Jose tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 34-24, won 46% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Smith and Thrun, while Romanov stopped 30 out of 33 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks lost to the Wild by a score of 8-7 and the Flames by a score of 3-2. San Jose has lost eight games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 51 points. San Jose has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.80 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 73.3% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 24 goals, 38 assists, and 229 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 17 goals, 40 assists, and 146 shots on goal. Alexandar Georgiev is 7-18-3 with a 4.03 goals against average and an .870 save percentage for the Sharks this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 14 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Sharks’ last eight games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last six games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games at Scotiabank Saddledome following a road loss.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Flames’ last 12 games as home favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Sharks’ last six road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the last 14 night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last five home games.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in each of the Flames’ last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Flames’ last nine games as favorites.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in 14 of his last 15 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Toffoli has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flames.
- William Smith has scored at least one goal in each of the Sharks’ last four games.
- William Eklund has recorded an assist in seven of the Sharks’ last eight road games.
Flames vs Sharks Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup clinging to their postseason lives and this is a must win for them. The Flames are 21-12-6 at home this year, while the Sharks are 8-22-9 on the road. San Jose has lost eight games in a row, but they have played decently well in four of their last five games. The Sharks have had some issues scoring this year and they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last eight. Calgary has had trouble stringing wins together in recent weeks, but this is a must win against a bad team at home. Take the Flames -1.5 here.