In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Sharks prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, April 9th at the SAP Center. We will take a look at:
-The Calgary Flames recent form and recent player performance
-The San Jose Sharks recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Flames vs Sharks.
Flames Have Lost Three Straight Games
The Flames have lost three straight games, and they can’t have a lot of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against the Edmonton Oilers they gave up four goals and ended up losing by two. Two games ago, against the Winnipeg Jets, they ended up losing 5-2. The Flames are averaging 3.04 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.26 goals per game. Nazem Kardi has scored 25 goals and added 41 assists so far this season.
Awful Season for the Sharks
It has been an awful season for the Sharks, and the last game was no different. The Sharks faced off against the Arizona Coyotes and the defense gave up five goals, and they ended up losing by three goals. The Sharks are averaging 2.21 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.9 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd. Mikael Grandlund has scored 12 goals and added 42 assists.
San Jose Sharks Team Facts
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 13 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Flames and Sharks.
- The Sharks have lost the first period in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight night games at SAP Center at San Jose.
Calgary Flames Team Facts
- The Flames have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Flames have lost the first period in five of their last six games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven games at SAP Center at San Jose.
Flames vs Sharks Prediction
I really don’t trust both of these offenses, and that is going to be the difference here. The Sharks are averaging 2.21 goals, and they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. The Flames are averaging only 3.03 goals per game, and they aren’t going to even get to that number here. Both teams will struggle here, and this game is going to end up under the total. This is a strong play.