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Game time: December 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: SAP Center at San Jose — San Jose, CA

Article updated Dec 28, 12:39 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Calgary Flames will be taking on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday night in a highly anticipated Pacific Division matchup. This will be the first meeting

Game outlook

The Calgary Flames will be taking on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday night in a highly anticipated Pacific Division matchup. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, with Calgary looking to secure their third consecutive win over San Jose. The Flames are currently the favorite with a -172 moneyline and a total of 6.5 goals. Despite opening at -165, the betting line has remained unchanged leading up to the game. Stay tuned for an exciting Flames vs. Sharks prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flames -165 | Sharks +145

Spread: Flames -1.25 (+144) | Sharks +1.25 (-174)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Calgary will win straight-up is 62%.

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have shown inconsistency in their recent games, with a record of 4-2-3 over their last nine games. Despite a lack of consecutive wins since November 23, they secured a 6-4 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks in their last game. Calgary nearly blew a 5-1 lead in this match, with five different players scoring goals, including Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri. The team has struggled with scoring, averaging 2.71 goals per game, while allowing 3.09 goals against. Goalies Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar have had mixed performances this season. In terms of rankings, Calgary is placed 24th in offense and 19th in defense, with an overall record of 5-6. For those interested in sports wagering, the article suggests exploring the best sports betting promos available.

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San Jose Sharks Analysis

Friday's analysis excluded the games, but the struggling San Jose Sharks aimed to break their five-game losing streak by hosting the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sharks, who have only won one of their last nine games, were at the bottom of the Pacific Division. They have earned points in some close matches during their losing streak, but have also allowed four goals in multiple games. With Vitek Vanecek injured, Alexandar Georgiev and Yaroslav Askarov are managing goaltending duties. Georgiev played on Friday, so Askarov is expected to start on Saturday. Askarov, a 22-year-old Russian, has shown promising stats in his limited starts. San Jose Sharks have low offensive and defensive rankings, and Calgary has had a mixed record in recent matchups against them. To increase your chances of success, consider consulting the top NHL cappers for betting advice.

San Jose Sharks Face Uphill Battle Against Fresh and Offensive Calgary Flames

The San Jose Sharks face a challenging task in their upcoming game against the Calgary Flames, who are fresh and prepared while the Sharks are coming off a tough match against the Pacific Division's top-ranked team. Despite inconsistency this season, the Flames have the opportunity to secure consecutive wins following a strong offensive performance. On the other hand, the Sharks struggle defensively, ranking 28th in the NHL for goals allowed per game and 19th for penalty killing efficiency. This combination of factors presents a significant challenge for the Sharks in their game against the Flames.

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SportsJaw Flames vs Sharks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Flames vs Sharks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Calgary Flames-165 → -172Moved
  • Moneyline · San Jose Sharks+145 → +152Moved
  • Spread · Calgary Flames-1.25 (+144) → -1.5 (+145)Moved
  • Spread · San Jose Sharks+1.25 (-174) → +1.5 (-167)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Calgary Flames
5-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Jose Sharks
6-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T05:39:18.530Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Friday's analysis excluded the games, but the struggling San Jose Sharks aimed to break their five-game losing streak by hosting the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sharks, who have only won one of their last nine games, were at the bottom of the Pacific Division. They have earned points in some close matches during their losing streak, but have also allowed four goals in multiple games. With Vitek Vanecek injured, Alexandar Georgiev and Yaroslav Askarov are managing goaltending duties. Georgiev played on Friday, so Askarov is expected to start on Saturday. Askarov, a 22-year-old Russian, has shown promising stats in his limited starts. San Jose Sharks have low offensive and defensive rankings, and Calgary has had a mixed record in recent matchups against them. To increase your chances of success, consider consulting the top NHL cappers for betting advice.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Calgary Flames defeated San Jose Sharks 3-1

Calgary Flames defeated San Jose Sharks 3-1 on December 28, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Calgary Flames' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Calgary Flames -1.5 (+145) spread, Calgary Flames covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · San Jose Sharks +145Loss
  • DawhizMoneyline · Calgary Flames -165Win
  • TgodfreyMoneyline · Calgary Flames -170Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Calgary Flames -170Win