The San Jose Sharks (14-33-5) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (25-23-5) on Thursday, February 15th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on NBCS. Both the Sharks and Flames will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Sharks vs Flames

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

So far this season, the Sharks have struggled, going 14-33-5 overall and 7-21 against Western Conference opponents. In the Pacific Division, San Jose is in 8th place and 15th in the Western Conference standings. On the road, the Sharks have won just five of 28 games.

Over their last ten games, San Jose has gone 4-6, and they have lost two of their last three games. As the underdog, the Sharks have gone 14-33-5 this season, and they have not been favored in any of their 52 games.

San Jose enters the game with an average scoring margin of -1.8 goals per game and has 10 one-goal wins compared to just four wins by multiple goals. Their puck line record for the season sits at 24-28, including going 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games.

When playing on the road, the Sharks have a puck line record of 12-16 and have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten road games. So far, they have dropped 28 games by multiple goals compared to just ten losses by one goal.

In their most recent game, the Sharks fell to the Jets on the road by a score of 1-0. In the game against the Jets, San Jose’s offense had a tough time and didn’t score a single goal. The Sharks’ offense finished with 6 giveaways and attempted 17 shots on goal during the game.

San Jose went into the game as the underdogs, but they still managed to cover the puck line despite the loss. The game ended below the over/under line of 5.5, with a combined total of 1 goal.

The Calgary Flames Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Calgary comes into this game with an overall record of 25-23-5 and are in 10th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they have gone 15-15 and are 5th in the Pacific Division. At home this season, the Flames have gone 12-11-1.

Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone 5-5 and have won four of their last five games. As the favorite, the Flames have gone 12-10-2, and they have been favored in 24 of their 53 games this season.

Calgary comes into the game with a puck line record of 27-26 this season and 16-13 on the road. The Flames have gone just 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games and have dropped their last four games at home vs. the puck line.

So far this year, Calgary has been the favorite in 24 games and has gone just 7-17 vs. the puck line in those games. Overall, the Flames have 16 wins by multiple goals and have dropped 15 games by more than one goal.

Coming off a 2-0 loss on the road to the Rangers, the Flames are hoping to bounce back today. Calgary couldn’t crack the Rangers defense, and didn’t score a single goal. While being shutout, the Flames’ offense finished with 6 giveaways and took a total of 29 shots on goal.

As the underdog, Calgary suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. With a combined total of 2 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 5.5.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Sharks come into the game at 2 goals per contest placing 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 32nd position in the league. San Jose’s offense comes into the game ranked 31st in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 31st in the NHL.

This season, the Sharks’ have an over/under record of 20-29-3. Throughout the season, they have played 28 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.9 goals per game.

Flames Offense Breakdown

The Flames come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 15th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 11th in the league. This season, the Flames are 13-11 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 11-12 record.

The Flames come in with an over/under record of 29-23-1. Over the season, there have been 28 games that have surpassed the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.2 goals per game.

San Jose Team Defense

The Sharks defense is currently 1st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 35.3 shots per game against San Jose. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 30th with 1 shutouts.

Calgary Team Defense

Defensively, the Flames are currently 17th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.9 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 24th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Sharks vs Flames Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, San Jose has an puck line record of 6-4 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Flames have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 7-3.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.

Sharks vs Flames Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Flames as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -374, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Flames winning by more than a single goal.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Flames to secure the win and cover. Expect the Flames to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Sharks.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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