San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Preview

The Flames have 48 points this season with a 21-26-6 record, and are 28-25 ATS and 26-26 in over/under. They have a 13-9-4 home record and an 8-17-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Wild, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Ducks, a 3-1 home loss to the Capitals, and a 4-1 home loss to the Penguins.

Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.47 goals per game and are scoring 15.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 83.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 35 points and 26 assists, while Matt Coronato leads the team in goals with 14. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 15-20-3 record, with 3.03 GAA and .896 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 6-6-3 record, with 2.22 GAA and .921 SV%.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 58 points this season with a 27-21-4 record, and are 35-17 ATS and 26-25 in over/under. They have a 14-9-3 home record and a 13-12-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Oilers, and their previous three games were a 5-2 road win over the Canucks, a 3-1 home win over the Rangers, and a 4-1 road loss to the Lightning.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 20.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.44 goals per game and are killing 77.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 79 points and 27 goals, adding a team-high 52 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 17-13-2 record, with 3.47 GAA and .890 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 10-8-2 record, with 2.87 GAA and .899 SV%.

San Jose Sharks @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won each of their last eight games as home favorites following a road loss.
• The Sharks have lost each of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games following a road loss.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have won the second period in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Flames have lost each of their last five games.
• The Sharks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last six day games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
• The Flames have lost the third period in each of their last four day games at Scotiabank Saddledome.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last eight day games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Flames’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Mikael Backlund has recorded an assist in four of the Flames’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Flames.
• Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last six day games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.47).
• The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.53%).
• The San Jose Sharks rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.44).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.

Sharks vs Flames Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 wins this season with each one having won at home. The Flames won 2-0 in Calgary and the Sharks 6-3 in San Jose, with the Flames being 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Sharks.

In this Sharks vs Flames Prediction, the Flames are coming as -109 home favorites. The Sharks have been the better team this season but have been up and down lately, with a 4-4 record in their last 8 games. The Flames have been playing their best hockey of the season at home, but have five consecutive losses, having scored just one goal in four of those games, so I definitely don’t trust them at all in this spot. Take the better team to get the job done on the road, so take the Sharks on the moneyline.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: San Jose Sharks ML