Sharks vs. Flames Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

San Jose Sharks (20-48-11) @ Calgary Flames (38-27-14)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • San Jose: Riding a 5-game losing streak

  • Calgary: 3-2 win over San Jose on April 7, with 3 wins in their last 5 games

Head-to-Head:

Calgary has been dominant over San Jose, winning 4 of the last 5 games at home, including the last matchup. The Sharks have struggled defensively and on the road, making this a tough task for them.

San Jose Sharks Breakdown:

San Jose has had a rough season, with key injuries and a porous defense, allowing an average of 4.6 goals per game over their last 10. They are at the bottom in both goals scored (2.59) and goals allowed (3.80). Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been shaky, with a 4.75 GAA and .852 SV%. Offensively, Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli lead the charge, but the Sharks are missing leadership and depth due to injuries.

Key Players:

  • Macklin Celebrini: 62 points

  • Tyler Toffoli: 29 goals

  • Alexandar Georgiev: 4.75 GAA, .852 SV%

Calgary Flames Breakdown:

Calgary comes in as the stronger team, both defensively and offensively. They have been solid on defense, allowing just 2.8 goals per game in their last 10, with Dustin Wolf posting a 2.62 GAA and .898 SV%. Nazem Kadri has been excellent, leading the team in both points and goals. Calgary’s power play has been less efficient, but their penalty kill is strong, and their depth up front gives them the edge in this matchup.

Key Players:

  • Nazem Kadri: 32 goals, 62 points

  • Dustin Wolf: 2.62 GAA, .898 SV%

  • MacKenzie Weegar: 38 assists, +17 rating

Betting Trends:

San Jose Sharks:

  • 0-8 SU in their last 8 games

  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of their last 9 games on the road on Sunday

Calgary Flames:

  • 4-1 SU in their last 5 home games against San Jose

  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of their last 8 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Calgary Flames 5 – San Jose Sharks 2

Our Best Bet:

Calgary Flames -1.5

With Calgary’s stronger defense and goaltending, combined with San Jose’s road woes and defensive struggles, the Flames should take care of business at home. This one should see Calgary cover the spread, especially considering San Jose’s poor form and lack of depth.

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