Flames vs. Sharks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Calgary Flames (37-39-5) are big home favorites (-270 moneyline odds to win) against the San Jose Sharks (19-53-9, +220 moneyline odds). Thursday’s outing begins at 9:00 PM ET from Scotiabank Saddledome on ESPN+ and NBCS-CA.

Check out the Flames-Sharks game on ESPN+ and NBCS-CA.

Flames vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+ and NBCS-CA
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
  • TV Channel: ESPN+ and NBCS-CA
  • Favorite: Flames (-270)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+220)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Flames and Sharks Betting Trends

  • In 42 games this season, Calgary and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
  • San Jose has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 35 of 81 games this season.
  • These teams are scoring 5.3 goals per game between them, 1.2 fewer than this game’s over/under.
  • These two teams surrender 7.2 goals per game combined, 0.7 more than the total for this match.
  • The Flames have won 18 of their 35 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (51.4%).
  • This season the Sharks have won 19 of the 81 games, or 23.5%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Flames Stats & Insights

  • The Flames are ranked 20th in the league with 248 goals this season, an average of 3.1 per contest.
  • The Flames are ranked 22nd in league play in goals against this season, having allowed 266 total goals (3.3 per game).
  • The team is ranked 22nd in goal differential at -18.
  • The Flames have a 9.8% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 21st in the league.
  • The Flames have shut out opponents twice. As a team, they are averaging 18.6 hits and 16.8 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 games, the Flames have gone 4-6-0 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 3.1 goals-per-game average (31 total) during that span.
  • On the defensive end, the Flames have given up 35 goals (3.5 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Sharks Stats & Insights

  • The Sharks have scored 179 goals this season (2.2 per game) to rank 31st in the league.
  • The Sharks have given up 4.0 goals per game, 321 total, which ranks 32nd among league teams.
  • They have a -142 goal differential, which ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The Sharks’ collective 8.7% shooting percentage ranks 30th in the league.
  • The Sharks have shut out their opponent twice this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.7 hits and 18.2 blocked shots per game.
  • In the past 10 games, the Sharks have earned 60.0% of the possible points with a 3-6-1 record.
  • They have totaled 22 goals over that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Sharks have allowed 3.2 goals per game (32 total) in those 10 outings.

Flames Key Players to Watch

  • Nazem Kadri is currently one of Calgary’s leading contributors (75 total points), having collected 29 goals and 46 assists.
  • Yegor Sharangovich is contributing with 59 points (31 goals, 28 assists).
  • Jacob Markstrom (23-23-2) has a 2.8 goals against average and a .905 save percentage (33rd in the league).

Flames Player Props

  • Nazem Kadri Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • Nazem Kadri Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Yegor Sharangovich Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Yegor Sharangovich Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
  • Jonathan Huberdeau Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
  • Jonathan Huberdeau Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)

Sharks Key Players to Watch

  • San Jose’s Mikael Granlund has totaled 47 assists and 12 goals in 68 games, good for 59 points.
  • William Eklund is pivotal for San Jose’s attack with 45 total points (0.6 per game), including 16 goals and 29 assists through 79 contests.
  • Mackenzie Blackwood has an .899 save percentage (43rd in the league), with 1243 total saves, while allowing 140 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put up a 10-25-4 record between the posts for San Jose this season.

Sharks Player Props

  • Mikael Granlund Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195)
  • Mikael Granlund Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125)

Flames vs. Sharks Injuries

  • Flames: Daniel Vladar: Hip (Out For Season)
  • Sharks: Vitek Vanecek: Lower Body (Out For Season), Alexander Barabanov: Lower Body (Out), Ty Emberson: Lower Body (Out For Season), Matt Benning: Lower Body (Out For Season), Mackenzie Blackwood: Undisclosed (Questionable), Filip Zadina: Lower Body (Questionable), Jacob MacDonald: Undisclosed (Questionable), Kevin Labanc: Undisclosed (Questionable), Jan Rutta: Undisclosed (Questionable), Mike Hoffman: Undisclosed (Questionable), Logan Couture: Groin (Out For Season)

Flames vs. Sharks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Flames (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Under (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Flames 5 – Sharks 2

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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