San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 4/12/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+195) Flames (-245)

The San Jose Sharks (22-42-16) are traveling to Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday where they will try to beat the Calgary Flames (37-27-17). The moneyline on this contest has San Jose at +195 and Calgary is at -245. The total is set at 7.

The San Jose Sharks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 6-2 defeat to the Jets their last time out. San Jose had 4 penalty minutes in this contest. The Sharks offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities and netted 1 goal. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 of the 21 shots they put on goal.

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At even strength, the Sharks have conceded 265 goals while notching 190 when they are on offense. San Jose Sharks opponents have earned 240 power play opportunities (16th in hockey) and have tallied 42 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the San Jose Sharks have notched 230 goals (25th in pro hockey) for the season and have allowed 307. San Jose has attempted 2,362 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.7%. For the season, they have racked up 60 points and their points percentage is .375. The Sharks have had 2,555 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .880. San Jose is sitting with 217 power play opportunities and they have scored 40 goals out of those advantages, giving them a rate of 18.43%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Kaapo Kahkonen. Opponents have notched 309 goals versus Kahkonen in his professional career and his goals against average is 3.25. Kahkonen has been in goal for 101 contests during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .898 in his 5,713 mins played. He has amassed a win-loss record of 42-42-12 and he has gotten the start in 97 games. In his career, Kahkonen has recorded 48 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .495. Kahkonen has had 3,021 shot attempts against him and has accrued 2,712 saves.

In their last contest, Calgary squared up with the Predators in an outing where the Flames got the tie by a final score of 2-2. They had 4 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Flames scored 2 goals out of the 44 shots on goal they pursued.

Calgary has attempted 2,899 shots (2nd in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.80%, while allowing their opponents 2,216 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 82.46% on their oppositions 268 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 88.9%. They have earned 251 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 19.92%. The Flames are sitting with 205 goals at even strength and 50 goals (19th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 246 goals to be scored by way of 199 goals at even strength and 47 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Calgary Flames have accumulated 255 goals, 91 points, as well as a points percentage of .562.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jacob Markstrom between the pipes. He has racked up 11,379 saves out of 12,513 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .909. Markstrom is the owner of a career mark of 192-173-55 and has participated in 437 games. He got the starting nod in 420 games and has played 25,025 minutes. Markstrom's quality start percentage comes out to 52.9% and he has accumulated 222 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.72 goals/game and he has conceded 1,134 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take San Jose (+195)

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