In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 16th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Preview
The Sharks have 35 points this season with a 16-14-3 record, and are 23-10 ATS and 14-19 in over/under. They have a 9-5-3 home record and a 7-9-0 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 6-5 road overtime win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime win against the Maple Leafs, a 1-4 road loss against the Flyers, and a 4-1 road win against the Hurricanes.
Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 18.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.30 goals per game and are killing 78.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 47 points, also leading the team in goals with 16 and assists with 31. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 11-8-1 record, with 3.24 GAA and .902 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 5-6-2 record, with 2.94 GAA and .902 SV%.
Calgary Flames Preview
The Flames have 30 points this season with a 13-16-4 record, and are 20-13 ATS and 17-13 in over/under. They have a 7-5-2 home record and a 6-11-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 2-1 road overtime win over the Kings, and their previous three games were a 3-4 home loss against the Red Wings, a 7-4 home win against the Sabres, and a 2-0 home win against the Mammoth.
Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.48 goals per game and are scoring 14% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 83.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 28 points and 22 assists, while Matt Coronato leads the team in goals with 10. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 10-12-2 record, with 2.86 GAA and .899 SV%. David Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 3-4-2 record, with 2.35 GAA and .914 SV%.
Calgary Flames @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: December 16, 2025
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Sharks have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Flames have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road favorites following a road win.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Flames have won each of their last seven games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost 22 of their last 24 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Flames have won the second period in each of their last seven games as favorites when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Flames’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sharks’ last four night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last nine games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Adam Gaudette has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents at SAP Center at San Jose.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Blake Coleman has scored a goal in four of the Flames’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 road appearances against the Sharks.
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames’ last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.30).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.4).
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (14.02%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.48).
Flames vs Sharks Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Flames won 2-0 at home and are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Sharks. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings.
In this Flames vs Sharks Prediction, the Flames are coming as -126 road favorites. The Sharks have more points this season and have been playing better hockey at home. They are 3-1 in their last 4 games but the Flames are also 4-1 in their last 5 games. I still don’t trust the Flames on the road, as the Sharks have a better offense, a better power play and better goaltending, so I like them as home dogs in this spot. Take the Sharks on the moneyline at home for plus money.