Calgary Flames (26-21-8) vs San Jose Sharks (15-35-7)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -230 / San Jose Sharks +190 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 23rd at the Scotiabank Saddledome. To formulate this prediction, we will look at:
-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving San Jose
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Calgary
-Recent betting trends in games played between San Jose and Calgary
-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sharks and Flames.
Did the Break Help the Sharks?
The Sharks hope that a break was what they needed to turn the season around because the first half was not pretty. The Sharks had lost four games in a row, and in the last game, the defense was awful. The Sharks scored three goals, while the defense gave up eight goals on the way to the defeat by the Dallas Stars. At the end of the first period, they were down 3-2, and the rest of the game got worse. Vitek Vanecek was in goal and he saved 26 of the 34 shots that he faced.
The Sharks have only 15 wins overall. The Sharks offense averages only 2.59 goals, which hasn’t given them many chances this season. Most key stats for the Sharks are ranked 25th or worse in the NHL. Logan Couture is dealing with a groin injury, and he’s out still. Alexander Georgiev could get the start for the Sharks, and he sits with a 10-18 record while giving up 3.66 goals per game. The Sharks have lost the last six games that he has started.
Flames Were Ice Cold
The Flames were ice cold heading into the break, but they hoped San Jose’s good beating could turn them around. The Flames have lost three games in a row, including the last game against the Seattle Kraken. They picked up a point but ended up losing in overtime. Dustin Wolf was in goal, and he saved 25 of the 28 shots he faced. It wasn’t much better two games ago against the Colorado Avalanche, and they ended up losing 4-2.
The Flames are averaging 2.64 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.92 goals per game. The defense for this team is actually middle of the road, it’s the lack of scoring that has cost them more often. Jonathan Huberdeau has been the top player for the Flames, scoring 21 goals and adding 20 assists. Dustin Wolf could get the start for the Flames, and he sits with a 19-11-3 record overall, and he is giving up 2.63 goals per game.
Why the Flames Will Beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 14 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have won five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games after coming off overtime.
- The Flames have won the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last 14 night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Sharks’ last nine night games against the Flames following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six 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 five of the Sharks’ last six road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Flames’ last six games after coming off overtime.
San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Both teams have struggled this season, but the Flames have one big advantage here: goaltending. Geogiev has been awful for the Sharks, and they keep losing the games he starts. Dustin Wolf has been one of the brightest spots for the Flames. The Sharks are averaging 2.56 goals per game, a number they aren’t going to get close here. Wolf will stand out on his head in this game, and that will be enough for the home team to come out ahead. Back the Flames on the puck line.