Flames vs Sharks Prediction 12/16/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 16th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 13-16-4 this season after they defeated Los Angeles in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Calgary trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they tied the game in the second and won just 66 seconds into overtime. The Flames out shot LA by a total of 38-22, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coleman and Frost, while Wolf stopped 21 out of 22 shots, which was a .955 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Sabres by a score of 7-4 before that. The Flames have won four of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 30 points. Calgary has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 14.0% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with six goals and 22 assists, while Rasmus Andersson has added seven goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 10-12-2 with a 2.86 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 16-14-3 this year after they defeated Pittsburgh in overtime by a score of 6-5 in their last game. San Jose trailed 5-1 in the third period, but they rallied to tie the game and won in overtime. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 43-32, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini, Eklund, Toffoli (2), and Klingberg (2), while Askarov stopped 38 out of 43 shots, which was an .884 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Flyers by a score of 4-1 before that. The Sharks have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 35 points. San Jose has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 3.30 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 16 goals and 31 assists, while Will Smith has added 12 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Yaroslav Askarov, who is 11-8-1 with a 3.24 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year. 

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Sharks.
• The Sharks have lost 10 of their last 11 home games after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last five road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sharks’ last four night games against Pacific Division opponents at SAP Center at San Jose have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Sharks’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last five games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents at SAP Center at San Jose.
• Adam Gaudette has scored a goal in each of his last three home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances at SAP Center at San Jose.
• Matthew Coronato has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last three games as road favorites.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flames’ last five games against the Sharks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (31.6).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
• The Calgary Flames rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.33%).
• The Calgary Flames rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (409).

Flames vs Sharks Prediction 

San Jose comes into this contest after winning three of their last four games, but they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. The Sharks are 9-5-3 at home this year, while the Flames are 6-11-2 on the road. Calgary has won four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of those five. The Flames are playing their best hockey of the season and San Jose is dealing with some injuries, so give me Calgary on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Flames ML