- The Sharks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flames
- Sharks vs. Flames Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: NSCA | RSN
The San Jose Sharks (27-21) visit Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames (21-26) on Jan. 31 in Calgary, AB. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Sharks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Sharks vs. Flames Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Sharks vs. Flames Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Sharks | -1.5 +200 | 6 -105 | -110 |
| Flames | +1.5 -275 | 6 -115 | -115 |
Sharks vs Flames Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Flames will win this game with 51.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Flames Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Sharks will cover the spread with 50.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 20 of their last 25 away games (+13.10 Units / 33% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+9.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 away games (+8.25 Units / 56% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.25 Units / 31% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.85 Units / 30% ROI)
Flames Best Bets & Trends
- The Calgary Flames have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+13.20 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.80 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+6.35 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+5.95 Units / 20% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 35-17 against the spread this NHL season (+12.6 Units / 15.94% ROI).
- Sharks are 27-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.35 Units /30.97% ROI
- Sharks are 26-24 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -1.68% ROI
- Sharks are 24-26 when betting the Under for -3.15 Units /-5.67% ROI
Flames Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flames are 29-23 against the spread this NHL season (-3.5 Units /-3.78% ROI).
- Flames are 21-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -16.84% ROI
- Flames are 26-24 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.5% ROI
- Flames are 24-26 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -5.75% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Flames vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +135 |
| Nazem Kadri (CAL) | +210 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +225 |
| Yegor Sharangovich (Cal) | +225 |
| Matt Coronato (CAL) | +240 |
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Flames vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -130 |
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Nazem Kadri (CAL) | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +115 |
| Alex Wennberg (SJ) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -125 |
| Connor Zary (CAL) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Flames vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -160 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
| Nazem Kadri (CAL) | 2.5 -125 | 2.5 -110 |
| Matt Coronato (CAL) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -155 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau (CAL) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Flames
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 65-149 (.304) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
The Sharks are 46-121 (.275) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .442
Flames: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
The Flames are 20-31 (.392) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 98-115 (.460) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 60-71 (.458) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 14-27 (.341) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 65-149 (.304) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks scored on 8% of rush chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Flames Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flames have scored on 6% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Flames scored on 5% of rush chances in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Flames have scored on 9% of rush chances this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Flames scored on 5% of cycle chances in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Sharks allowed 1,018 cycle chances last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 1.4 goals per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Flames Defensive Stats & Trends
The Flames allowed 5 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Flames have allowed 5 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 147 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
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