Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Sharks

The Calgary Flames square off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, February 26.

There is merit in backing the Sharks on the Moneyline considering our prediction is that they will have the edge over the Flames. Especially as odds of -127 are available about this happening.

Calgary Flames won their previous game, beating Edmonton Oilers at home. It was a 4-3 win at Scotiabank Saddledome. Connor Zary found the net along with three other players. Goalie Devin Cooley stopped 36 shots (.923).

San Jose Sharks lost on the road in their last game, making it four straight defeats. Colorado Avalanche won 4-2 at Ball Arena. Timothy Liljegren and Philipp Kurashev each scored one goal. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves (.927).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing the Sharks at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-29-3	3	.899	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 2.9 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

Nazem Kadri is the top points scorer with 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, with Morgan Frost racking up 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.99 goal against average with a .877 save percentage.

The Sharks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Will Smith is next best after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.49 GAA with a .874 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive -127 that San Jose Sharks are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the Moneyline for this NHL encounter.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Flames vs Sharks stats:

• Sharks have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Flames have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Flames have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

Sharks Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Coronato Over 2.5 Shots -110

Matt Coronato (Flames) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -110 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 2 - 4 Sharks

We’re predicting the Sharks to land a 4-2 victory and this is available at +1500. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Sharks

1-0

Flames

+5500

Sharks

+5500

2-0

Flames

+5500

Sharks

+5000

2-1

Flames

+1600

Sharks

+1500

3-0

Flames

+4000

Sharks

+3300

3-1

Flames

+2000

Sharks

+1900

3-2

Flames

+900

Sharks

+850

4-0

Flames

+5000

Sharks

+4000

4-1

Flames

+1900

Sharks

+1500

4-2

Flames

+1700

Sharks

+1500

4-3

Flames

+1050

Sharks

+950

5-0

Flames

+9000

Sharks

+6600

5-1

Flames

+3300

Sharks

+2400

5-2

Flames

+1900

Sharks

+1500

5-3

Flames

+2400

Sharks

+2000

5-4

Flames

+1900

Sharks

+1800

6-0

Flames

+13000

Sharks

+10000

6-1

Flames

+7500

Sharks

+5000

6-2

Flames

+4000

Sharks

+2800

6-3

Flames

+3300

Sharks

+2500

6-4

Flames

+5000

Sharks

+4000

6-5

Flames

+4500

Sharks

+4500

7-0

Flames

+4500

Sharks

+14000

7-1

Flames

+12000

Sharks

+9000

7-2

Flames

+10000

Sharks

+7000

7-3

Flames

+6600

Sharks

+5000

7-4

Flames

+6600

Sharks

+5500

7-5

Flames

+10000

Sharks

+9000

7-6

Flames

+11000

Sharks

+10000

8-1

Flames

+11000

Sharks

+14000

8-2

Flames

+11000

Sharks

+12000

8-3

Flames

+11000

Sharks

+12000

8-4

Flames

+12500

Sharks

+10000

8-5

Flames

+14000

Sharks

+12500

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Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The San Jose Sharks odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -127 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 56% chance of winning. Calgary Flames are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +105.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +104.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Flames

+105

Sharks

-127

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+180

Tie

+320

Sharks

+123

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-233

Sharks -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

If you have a view on Goalscorers, Assists, Shots on Goal, Powerplay Points, Blocked Shots or Saves, then the goalie and player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to NHL and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, bet on the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Calgary Flames Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.80 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 22.7
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 17.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 22.8
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 18
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.4

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