San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 2/15/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Sharks (+210) Flames (-265)

The Calgary Flames (25-23-5) welcome the San Jose Sharks (14-32-5) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Sharks at +210 while the Flames are sitting at -265. The total comes in at 7.

The San Jose Sharks were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-2 loss to the Ducks in the last game they played. San Jose amassed 10 penalty mins in this outing. The Sharks had a below average offensive performance in this defeat. Moreover, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. In the outing, they scored on 2 out of the 28 shots they attempted.

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At even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 151 goals while earning 85 on the offensive side of the ice. San Jose Sharks opponents have earned 163 power play opportunities (15th in hockey) and have come away with 44 goals in those chances. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have racked up 106 goals (32nd in the NHL) this season and have surrendered 195. San Jose has taken 1,299 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.2%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 33 points and their points percentage is sitting at .324. The Sharks so far have had 1,807 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .892. San Jose comes into the game with 124 power play chances and they have added 21 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 16.94%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Kaapo Kahkonen. Over the course of his time in hockey, Kahkonen has accounted for 60 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .504. His save percentage currently is at .899 during his 7,023 minutes between the pipes. Kahkonen has had 3,819 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,434 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 385 goals against Kahkonen in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 3.29. He has earned a record of 48-57-14 and he was named the starter in 119 games. Kahkonen has played in 126 matchups throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Calgary went up against the Rangers in a matchup where the Flames ended up taking the loss by a tally of 2-0. The Flames recorded 0 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Flames have tallied 139 goals at even strength and 24 goals (24th in the NHL) while on the power play. Calgary has tried 1,654 shots (7th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.85%, while allowing their opponents 1,595 shots. So far this season, the Calgary Flames have tallied 163 goals, 55 points, and a points percentage of .519. They have allowed 159 goals to be scored by way of 135 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 162 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 14.81%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 84.71% on their opponents 157 power play tries, and their save percentage is 90.0%.

For the opposition you will find Jacob Markstrom protecting the net. He is sitting with 12,278 stops out of the 13,494 shots taken, giving him a rate of .910. Markstrom is sitting with a lifetime record of 209-187-57 and has played in 470 contests. He has started in 453 games and his ice time sits at 26,994 minutes. Markstrom's quality start rate comes out to 53.2% and he has made 241 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.70 goals/game and he has given up 1,216 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Calgary (-265)

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