The Calgary Flames (34-37-5) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (18-51-8) on Tuesday, April 9th. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on NBCS. Both the Flames and Sharks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 ET.
Flames vs Sharks
The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With just 73 points on the season, the Flames are 12th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone just 2-8, and they’ve dropped three straight games, all as the favorite. On the road this year, the Flames have gone 15-18-4.
So far this season, Calgary has been favored in 33 of their 76 games, and they’ve gone 15-16-2 in those games. Against other teams from the Western Conference, the Flames have gone 20-24.
On the road this season, Calgary has a puck line record of 18-19, and their average scoring margin is at -0.3 goals per contest. So far, the Flames have 23 wins by multiple goals and 29 losses by more than one goal.
Coming into this game, Calgary has gone just 2-8 against the puck line in their last ten games and 0-3 against the puck line in their last three road games. Overall, the Flames are 35-41 against the puck line this year, including going 9-24 when favored.
Following a 4-2 loss at home to the Oilers, the Flames are eager to bounce back. In the opening period, the Flames couldn’t find the net on offense, but they rebounded with one time in the second period and one goal in the third. The team’s two goals were the result of a power play. Throughout the game, they managed to register 35 shots on goal and committed 9 giveaways.
Entering the game as the underdog, Calgary not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 6 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.5.
The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
At home this season, the Sharks have gone 11-24-4, and in the Pacific Division, they have a record of 6-16. In the Western Conference, San Jose is in 16th place, and overall, they have a record of 18-51-8. Over their last ten games, the Sharks have gone just 2-8, and in their last five games, they are 2-3. As the underdog, San Jose has gone 18-51-8 this season.
For the Flames, they have gone 7-27-4 on the road this season, and in the Western Conference, they are in 8th place in the Pacific Division. Over their last three games, Calgary has gone 1-2, and for the season, they have gone 10-35 in the Western Conference. So far this year, the Flames have gone 0-0-0 as the favorite.
San Jose enters the game with a puck line record of 35-42 on the year and 17-21 on the road. In their last ten games at home, the Sharks have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.
So far this season, the Sharks have 12 wins by one goal compared to six wins by multiple goals. In their 77 games as the underdog, San Jose’s average scoring differential sits at -1.8 goals per game.
Coming off a 5-2 loss at home to the Coyotes, the Sharks are hoping to bounce back today. Offensively, the Sharks scored one goal in the first period and one time in the second period. Of San Jose’s two goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 27 shots on goal and had eight giveaways.
San Jose entered as the underdog and suffered both a straight-up loss and did not cover the puck line. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals, with a combined total of 7 goals.
Calgary Offense Breakdown
On offense, the Flames are averaging 3 goals per game which is 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Flames offense is 25th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.
For the season, the over/under record of the Flames’ stands at 44-30-2. They have had 40 games during the season that exceeded the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.4 goals per game.
Sharks Offense Breakdown
For their offensive performance, the Sharks come in averaging 2.2 goals per game this season, which is 31st in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. The San Jose offense is ranked 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 31st in the NHL.
The Sharks’ over/under record this season is 35-39-3. For the season, they have had 37 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6. Overall, their games are averaging 6.2 goals per game.
Calgary Team Defense
In terms of defense, the Flames head into the game ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.8 shots per game against Calgary. So far, they are 27th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.
San Jose Team Defense
In terms of defense, the Sharks head into the game ranked 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.6 shots per game against San Jose. So far, they are 28th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.
Flames vs Sharks Trends
- Although Calgary has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, San Jose has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Flames have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
Flames vs Sharks Prediction
If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Flames is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -214, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sharks to cover. Even if the Flames win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Sharks should cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:April 9, 2024 Flames, Sharks