Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 12/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-182) Sharks (+150)

SAP Center is the location where the San Jose Sharks (11-20-6) will compete against the Calgary Flames (16-11-7) on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Flames at -182 and the Sharks are priced at +150. The over/under is 6.5.

The Calgary Flames went home feeling good about their game by earning a 6-4 win against the Blackhawks their last time out. Calgary recorded 32 minutes in the box in this contest. In addition, they had 5 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. The Flames had a solid offensive output and it showed in the victory. For the game, they tallied a score on 6 out of the 30 shots they put on goal.

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When playing at even strength, the Flames let the opposition score 77 goals while earning 72 when they are on offense. Calgary Flames opponents have 102 power play opportunities (18th in hockey) and have a total of 28 goals in those chances. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have racked up 92 goals (26th in hockey) so far this season and have given up 105. Calgary has attempted 998 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. For the current campaign, they have 39 points and their points percentage comes in at .574. The Flames have had 1,004 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .895. Calgary comes into tonight with 93 power play opportunities and they have scored 20 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.51%.

The man in net for this game is Dustin Wolf. In his professional hockey career, Wolf has accumulated 17 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .515. His save percentage currently is .904 for his 1,053 mins on the ice. Wolf has seen 1,027 shot attempts against him and has accrued 928 saves. Opponents have tallied 99 goals against Wolf in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 5.64. He has an overall record of 18-12-3 and he was named the starter in 33 games. Wolf has been involved in 35 games during his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, San Jose faced off against the Canucks in a game where the Sharks went home in defeat by a final of 4-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one and tallied 1 out of those chances. The Sharks had 3 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they attempted.

During this campaign, the San Jose Sharks have earned a total of 101 goals, 28 points, as well as a points percentage of .378. They have permitted 129 goals to be scored by of a combination of 103 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Sharks are sitting with 80 goals at even strength and 21 goals (13th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 116 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.10%. San Jose has attempted 1,023 shots (10th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.87%, while allowing the opposition 1,204 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 79.03% on the other teams 124 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 89.3%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Alexandar Georgiev between the pipes. Georgiev has amassed a lifetime mark of 145-91-22 and has played in 275 games. Georgiev's quality start percentage comes out to 51.0% and he has made 133 quality starts in his NHL career. He is sitting with 7,181 saves out of the 7,927 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .906. His opponents are averaging 3.11 goals per contest and he has surrendered 746 goals altogether. He has been a starter 261 games and has played 14,385 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Calgary (-182)

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