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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 4/7/25 NHL Picks
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San Jose Sharks (20-46-10) vs Calgary Flames (36-27-13)
April 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks +164 / Calgary Flames -198 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 7, at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (36-27-13, 39-37 ATS) lost four of the previous six games and further distanced themselves from the playoffs. The Flames returned home from a three-game road trip on which they lost to the Oilers and Hockey Club and beat the Avalanche. Back in Calgary, the Flames beat the Ducks and lost to the Golden Knights. Calgary is 4th in the Pacific Division Standings with 85 points, six behind the Wild, who are 8th in the West.
The Flames average 2.58 goals per game this year (30th), while they allow 2.91 GPG (15th). Nazem Kadri leads the team with 60 points (31 G and 29 A). Jonathan Huberdeau contributes 58 points (27 G and 31 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 43 points (7 G and 36 A).
Dustin Wolf (25-16-7) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Monday against the Sharks. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.63 goals per game this year with a .910 SV% and three shutouts.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks (20-46-10, 45-31 ATS) are still the worst team in the NHL and will likely finish the season as the weakest. The Sharks lost the last five games; they returned home from a two-game trip on which they lost to the Kings and Ducks and then lost to the Oilers and Kraken. San Jose is at the bottom of the Pacific Division Standings and Western Conference with 50 points, four behind the Blackhawks.
The Sharks score 2.55 goals per game on average (31st), while they concede 3.75 GPG (32nd). This season, Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 55 points (21 G and 34 A). William Eklund has 55 points (17 G and 38 A), while Tyler Toffoli chips in with 50 points (28 G and 22 A).
Alexandar Georgiev (15-25-2) is expected to start for the Sharks at the goal on Monday against the Flames. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.69 goals per game this year with a .873 SV% and no shutouts.
Why the Flames will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 11 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have won each of their last five games at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
- The Flames have won the second period in each of their last five games as favorites when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
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- Ten of the Flames’ last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Sharks’ last 10 night games against the Flames following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six 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 six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Flames’ last four night games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The San Jose Sharks rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.68%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.18).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.67).
- The Calgary Flames rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.83).
Flames vs Sharks Prediction
The Flames have been dominant in this fixture over the past few years, as they won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters. Calgary won the last four meetings, including two this season, when it was 3-1 in San Jose and 3-2 in Calgary. The Flames are six points outside of the playoffs, but they do have two games in hand opposite Minnesota, who is 8th in the West at the moment. I am backing the Flames to secure an easy win in San Jose and keep their playoff hopes alive.
